State policy has been shifted to support the rights of fish over humans, a state senator writes.
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Maine Voices: Citizenship for Dreamers is an overdue immigration reform
Nine years since the creation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival, 700,000 of our neighbors have uncertain status under the law.
Maine Observer: Granny and Harold, two old birds
An angry and misbehaved pet found peace when he found the right home.
Commentary: The politics of Maine’s vaccine hesitancy
Your choice for president in 2020 largely predicts your choice on the COVID vaccine in 2021.
Maine Voices: Portland’s so-called progressives set back progress
In a charter commission candidate’s view, there’s no room for pragmatic moderates in the city’s politics.
Maine Voices: We can find common cause to fight climate change
We joined forces to battle COVID. We can do the same to face the threats of global warming.
The View From Here: There’s no epidemic of worker laziness
To make the economy grow, we need less focus on investors and more support for wage earners.
The Maine Millennial: The outdoors is there for everyone
If you pay attention, a nondescript patch of woods can become the most beautiful place on earth.
Charter commission must tackle dissatisfaction with Portland government
Three areas to address: Accountability, responsiveness and increasing voter participation.
Maine Voices: To beat COVID, Mainers need to get their shots
Without broad immunity, we won’t be able to enjoy relaxed social contact this summer.