I started Election Day with a shelter in place order at school in Portland. I finished it trying and failing to sleep.
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Opinion: Royal River dam removal is long overdue
The most effective way to restore the river and rejuvenate the ecosystem is by removing dams.
Opinion: Dion disappoints with apology for divestment support
As Jews and as Portlanders, we are proud of members of the City Council for listening to the people of Portland.
Opinion: PTSD is omnipresent and devastating
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a fact of life for many people, veterans or not. Treatments are improving, but the shadow still hangs over millions of people.
Opinion: Maine’s energy future demands a clear path for community solar
When it comes to electricity price spikes, it’s not the problem; it’s part of the solution.
Opinion: Why Maine’s lingering hostility toward outsiders?
We need to embrace the diversity of those who come here and move beyond a divisive us-versus-them mentality.
Opinion: Why we need red flag laws in all states
The tragic result of years of refusal by state legislators to implement measures to prevent gun violence is clear.
Opinion: Public sector and government employees getting the short end of the Social Security stick
That group could lose up to two-thirds of their retirement earnings under the current system, but help may be on the way from Washington.
Opinion: TV medical dramas could use a reality check
It’s high time these programs showed more realistic medical recoveries that reflect real life experiences.
Opinion: Maine delegation should take a page from the history books on climate action
The rich history of past bipartisan cooperation on climate change should be used as inspiration to protect and build on President Biden’s recent successes.