How can all members of the Portland City Council, save one, have voted to sell a prime piece of city property to one of the most prosperous developers in town for between $1 million and $2 million less than its assessed value? (“Portland City Council approves sale of Thames Street lot despite price, housing concerns,” […]

The Pine Tree Development Zone program needs to remain a staple for economic development in Maine. We need to continue rewarding employers who create good-paying jobs for employees. PTDZ’s opponents may be well intentioned, but they are also shortsighted in their opposition. Few viable alternatives, if any, have been suggested to replace the program. Removing […]

Regarding next year’s Portland Public School budget, it sounds like the necessary cuts can’t but adversely impact learning for the students. This is not just bad for them, but for all of us in Maine. Without good schools and a well-educated workforce, companies won’t locate here, property values suffer and our collective quality of life […]

It is not surprising to see Gov. DeSantis stumble out of the gate as he begins testing the waters of presidential politics on the national stage. Despite a resume listing three terms as a congressman and his tenure as governor of the third most populous state, DeSantis’ grasp of geopolitics is that of a neophyte. […]

People of all gender identities and expressions are holy, whole and loved just as they are. There are hundreds of anti-trans bills making their way across government desks across the country right now, attacking gender-affirming medical care for people of all ages, as well as name changes, pronoun use, drag performance and more. Behind all […]

Once upon a time, it was said that abortion should be safe, legal and rare. Today, abortion is anything but. One area where abortion is still rare is late in pregnancy – typically after a baby is viable; when not only can they live outside the womb, but they also feel pain, and we can […]

For many families, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a lifeline providing access to nutritious foods. This program is critical in states like Maine, where more than 12% of the population is SNAP eligible. When COVID turned the world upside down, the federal government gave SNAP a temporary boost, providing thousands of Mainers with […]

Welcome to our two former NYPD officers (“‘Goodbye NYPD, hello Kennebunk,’ say newest police officers,” March 6). It was nice to read their positive comments about relocating to this wonderful area and their recognition of Kennebunk’s longstanding respect and support for all town services. I’m sure I’m not the only one who continually wonders why […]