Maine can take immediate steps to avoid the costliest parts of the new gross metering rules. Read More
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A renewed commitment to support programs such as SNAP will enable older low-wage workers and seniors in Maine to remain safe and fed. Read More
It is not too late to avoid a costly surprise in April. Read More
I believe my generation perceives fly fishing as a means to catching fish. It is anything but that. Read More
For all the theatrics and convoluted “victory” claims from Rep. Bruce Poliquin and his backers, focus should be on the thoughtful and judicious words from Judge Lance Walker. Read More
This article, by Flynn Ross of the University of Southern Maine, was originally published in the Bangor Daily News on November 20, 2018. Kerri Wyman (left) assistant principal at the new Central Community Elementary School talks to students about where to find their classroom… Read More
Candidates should campaign more openly on the potential effect of spoilers. Ignoring them hasn’t worked. Read More
The attorney general is directed to give “great weight” to the special counsel’s views but, otherwise, his discretion to overrule is broad and cannot be appealed. Read More
If poor students in Maine were able to achieve the same academic success as their economically secure peers, the state’s GDP could grow by as much as 164 percent in the next 80 years. Read More
May the dead rest in peace — and the living be ever mindful that whatever divides us, it, too, shall pass. Read More
One of America’s greatest strengths is its network of public and private universities. One of the country’s greatest challenges is how to revitalize its rural areas. Read More
How odd! Turkey sends an audio recording of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi to all of its major NATO allies, and the only one that gets it is Canada. Read More
In sum, there will be a batch of Senate and some House seats for Democrats to flip. Read More
The kids these days will be all right, if we stop working so hard to convince them that everything’s all wrong. Read More
As speaker, Pelosi presided over some of the worst years in modern American history. Read More
During an election that took place exactly 50 years ago, however, ideas about manhood played a central role for the Democrats. Read More
Gun policy is ripe for motivated reasoning on both sides. Read More
It seems as though no law in recent Maine history has been more scrutinized than the ranked-choice voting law. Read More
In the worst of times, they had hope and determination. I am grateful that they allowed me a small role in their road to recovery. They brought home the Red Cross mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies, whether it’s across town or across the country Read More
The Myanmar government is trying to show its eagerness to take refugees back from Bangladesh — but without fulfilling our demands for equal rights and security. Read More
Trump has a history of promoting the extravagantly unqualified. Read More
So now when I visit New York, I make a point of living out that childhood fantasy. Sometimes we make it as far south as Pickle Guys, in the lower East Side, or wait in line for Russ and Daughters, and sometimes it's just a quick stop into a bagel place, like today. But it's satisfying in a way that few other things are. Read More
America’s deeply divided electorate agreed on at least one thing on Election Day: Voters hate gerrymandering. Read More
It’s about time. Read More
Stan Lee, the legendary writer, editor and publisher of Marvel Comics whose fantabulous but flawed creations made him a real-life superhero to comic book lovers everywhere, has died. He was 95. — News Item… Read More
With strong support from voters, Democrats should use their window of opportunity. Read More
Our nation must commit to providing reliable safety net programs for the many veterans who struggle with poverty and hunger when they return home. Read More
