Opinion

Published
June 20, 2023

Elwood Watson: Why Juneteenth is more important than ever
Published
June 20, 2023

Commentary: Paid leave is good for people, business and Maine’s economy

When people can take time off without the worry of losing pay, they stay in the workforce, are more committed to their employers and see healthier outcomes. I’ve seen it work at our own company.
Published
June 20, 2023

Maine Voices: Make active transportation safe from the capital to the coast

The 26-mile Merrymeeting Trail – where people can walk, bike, roll and enjoy the outdoors – would link Augusta to Brunswick.
Published
June 20, 2023

Commentary: Staffing pressures on nurses put Maine patients at risk

Nurse staffing affects patient outcomes. Neither inexperienced nurses nor travel nurses are a like-for-like substitute for experienced, local staff.
Published
June 20, 2023

Commentary: Why affirmative action matters in college admissions

Although we have made clear progress in 20 years, race continues to affect experiences and opportunities in the U.S.

Published
June 20, 2023

The Conversation: Juneteenth, Jim Crow and how the fight of one Black Texas family to make freedom real offers lessons for Texas lawmakers trying to erase history from the classroom
Published
June 18, 2023

The Maine Millennial: Our state was not without slavery

Juneteenth is a hinge in the door of our history – Maine's history, too.
Published
June 18, 2023

Commentary: Get the facts straight when debating solar programs

You want to talk about concerning subsidies and incentives? Let's talk about fossil fuel.
Published
June 18, 2023

Commentary: The dilemma of delaying my dad’s obituary

Catching myself and my siblings off guard, my father's request has been mostly unfulfilled. Or has it?
Published
June 18, 2023

Commentary: Action is the antidote to despair over climate change

We can work together to dispel our feelings of helplessness, developing deeper connections to our neighbors and our town government in the process.