Curating a series of stories about our state opened my eyes — and heart — to people and places I might not otherwise have encountered.
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From the dreams of Dr. King to the nightmare that is Donald Trump | Opinion
As the anniversary of King’s immortal speech on the National Mall approaches, it’s on us to pursue his vision for America.
Live Nation could be a death knell for Portland | Opinion
I hope our city won’t become a victim of ‘success.’
Portland can’t go it alone in solving homelessness | Opinion
What the city has been able to accomplish on a municipal budget is nothing short of heroic. Augusta and Washington must step up.
Maine’s changing climate is making us sick | Opinion
The cooler, less humid summers of our past are gone. We must recognize the impact that climate change has on our health.
John Adams recognized the danger of self-interest. Can’t we? | Opinion
My faith in my present government is waning; my faith in my fellow citizens is not.
My family camp in Maine stirs memories of simpler politics | Opinion
I long for the days when politicians were merely ‘terrible.’
Maine gubernatorial candidate spreads hate on campaign trail | Steve Collins
If Republican Robert ‘Bobby’ Charles wants to win the Blaine House, he must realize that Maine’s immigrants deserve his support just as much as other state residents.
Thank you, Coach Convery, a class act who changed lives | Opinion
I am a better person and teacher because of Ray Convery, the longtime Winthrop High School girls basketball coach who passed away last month.
Additional parking won’t help Portland, it will harm it | Opinion
Nobody visits a place because it has great parking.