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Commentary: Regardless of Pine Tree Power’s fate, Maine utilities will retain ‘green’ focus

by Joshua A. Basseches September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

Ultimately, the vote on Question 3 is about whether you think government or private monopolies should hold the keys to the clean electricity future.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: With or without Maine, seaweed revolution is taking off

by Mitchell Lench September 6, 2023September 5, 2023

Let’s do everything in our power to stay on top of this emerging industry.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: UMaine System once again fails to be transparent

by The Editorial Board September 6, 2023September 5, 2023

The state university system is withholding public information related to the bungled hiring of a new president last year at the University of Maine at Augusta.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: Together we must aspire to a more welcoming and safe Maine

by Sara Lennon September 5, 2023September 4, 2023

Disarming intolerance and bigotry starts with education – this can be uncomfortable and scary, but it works.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: Businesses need reform of asylum seeker work authorization

by Melissa Smith September 4, 2023September 1, 2023

Lots of red tape stands between new Mainers and the labor force. Fortunately, a common-sense solution is on the table.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: Ignored special election typical of Maine Republican failure

by Jim Fossel September 3, 2023September 2, 2023

Writing off a district may make administrative sense at close range. Zoom out, though, and you see it’s the result of dangerous disorganization and disunity.