If the Portland Regional Chamber of the 1920s colluded with the KKK, that was wrong. But today’s Chamber is committed to advancing racial equity and justice, its board chair says.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Bill puts the end of Long Creek in sight
Developing community-based programs is the surest way to shut down Maine’s youth prison.
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Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: With domestic abuse, we are all witnesses
It’s everyone’s responsibility to speak up when they suspect partner violence, no matter how awkward that may be.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: ‘Betta or vorse?’ – a time for the truth
From childhood at the optometrist to adulthood watching senators assess the events of Jan. 6, a clear-eyed view is vital.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Mend the filibuster, don’t scrap it
Repairs are needed, but ending it altogether is more dangerous than many Democrats realize.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Portland has chance to get it right, OK Munjoy Hill Historic District
The proposal will not prevent change, but in conjunction with land-use tools already approved by the City Council, it will help to manage and guide ongoing growth.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Antiquated car testing standards boost risk of injury, death for women
After a freak accident turned freak injury, research leads a college student to conclude that we won’t have safer vehicles until we have better crash test dummies.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Online registration would strengthen Mainers’ ability to vote
Passing L.D. 1126 will enable more people to participate in our democracy, making our representation stronger.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Restaurants, customers hurt by national delivery services’ underhanded tactics
Portland is among the places weighing mandates like a cap on service fees and formal agreements between services and the restaurants whose food they deliver.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Which superhero should we call if the Suez gets blocked again? An expert weighs in
If only we could have unplugged the vital shipping route just by calling on one of the superpowerful. A physicist shares ideas on how that might work.