Opinion

Published
August 18, 2023

Maine Voices: Let’s move ahead with Belfast fish farm proposal

Grant Nordic Aquafarms the power of eminent domain to raise farm-raised salmon, which is more sustainable and economical than lobster.
Published
August 18, 2023

Commentary: It’s time for a national security strategy for military recruiting

Failing to solve this crisis carries such grave danger for America that a broad-based, sustained effort is vital.
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August 18, 2023

Commentary: Housing is Fed’s secret weapon in battle against inflation

Shelter costs are on the decline and should keep the central bank from raising borrowing costs much further – if at all.
Published
August 18, 2023

Our View: When will we pay appropriate attention to late-life care?

Under Medicare, eligibility for hospice care is narrowly capped. Once it ends, as a recent Press Herald report outlined in heartrending detail, you’re on your own.
Published
August 17, 2023

The Maine Idea: There’s a reason senators don’t serve for life

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August 17, 2023

Tom Purcell: Paying attention pays off
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August 17, 2023

Our View: Three cheers for a rare Maine team in the Little League World Series

Fourteen players aged between 10 and 12 take the field Thursday in Pennsylvania, the fourth team from Maine to ever qualify for the Little League Baseball World Series.
Published
August 17, 2023

Commentary: Congratulations, Elon! You won!

Mark Zuckerberg has given the Tesla CEO a chance to save face and put this cage fight absurdity behind us.
Published
August 17, 2023

Maine Voices: Too hot to ignore – much more action is needed to fight climate change

We need to immediately develop and implement an aggressive national, science-based climate plan, including a panel that evaluates and reports on our progress and recommends needed adjustments.
Published
August 16, 2023

The Conversation: Maui’s deadly wildfires burn through Lahaina – it’s a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe