One senator should not be able to stop legislation that’s so vital to our future.
Greg Kesich
Posted inLetters, Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Student schools elders on climate change
Compliments to King Middle Schooler Evie Jones for her clear-eyed letter (Time to switch to renewable energy is now). If only we older folks had the gumption and insight to implement her sensible plea without a push. But real world sticks and carrots are needed to help our country follow her advice. The sticks should […]
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Letter to the Editor: Don’t leave out the hard of hearing
This time of year, many people are gathering with loved ones – in some instances, for the first time in a long while. As is the case after any prolonged absence, it’s not uncommon for changes in our loved ones to become evident when we are all together again. One of your readers recently shared […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Aquaculture project does not belong in Downeast Maine
The proposed salmon farm uses in-water pens that have been banned elsewhere.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Public power would be a bad deal for Maine
A public takeover of the state’s electric transmission and distribution system is riskier than its backers claim.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s solar stumbles slow move to clean power
We need utilities, regulators and business to work together to decarbonize, but that’s not what we’re getting
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: Arctic Report Card finds need for improvement
Far from being a distant place that affects few people, the Arctic is at the center of the map because of climate change.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Housing fix would erode Maine tradition of local control
The Legislature should be making it easier for towns and cities to build affordable housing, not forcing projects on them.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Caught in the act of being ‘unprofessional’
When workplace standards are always changing, who gets to decide what’s out of bounds?
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Maine Observer: What’s in a name? Plenty
A house of worship’s roadside sign can tell a lot about what goes on inside.