Political gamesmanship in Washington means that federally funded testing and treatment programs will be shut down.
Greg Kesich
Posted inMeetinghouse, Opinion
Peter Voss, Falmouth: The one time I got away with it
Reading ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ in English class inspired us to play hooky in eighth grade.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: Kinzinger’s apology comes two years too late
He shouldn’t have needed to see Russia invade Ukraine to know how wrong it was for Donald Trump to use military aid for political leverage.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Maine families need universal pre-K
Starting a program can be prohibitively expensive, but there are resources for school districts.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Education report reflects reality in schools
During this time of disruption, teachers have to balance their students’ present needs with their longterm goals.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: PFAS fund needed for Maine’s affected farmers
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would put $100 million aside to identify and mitigate contaminated sites.
Posted inOp-eds
Commentary: A knee-jerk ban of sludge spreading would hurt Maine
Using biosolids and sludge as fertilizer – instead of dumping it in a landfill – reduces carbon emissions that contribute to global warming.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: It’s time we face our collective screen addiction
Too many of us have lost our ability to say no to our phones even when we know they are hurting us.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: The news is wearing us out
Is ‘headline stress disorder’ real? Yes, but those who thrive on the news often lose sight of it.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: A good house is hard to find
The Maine real estate market is rough for anyone without a big income.