Opinion

Published
August 8, 2018

Maine Voices: Programs that emphasize out-of-state investors won’t benefit Mainers

The Opportunity Zone Program is among those that won't bring intended economic gains to stagnant areas.
Published
August 3, 2018

Commentary: Look beyond Trump to best counter Russia’s threat to our democracy

Our enemy played both sides in 2016, even assisting an agent of Hillary Clinton, because its long-term goal is eroding public faith in U.S. elections.
Published
August 2, 2018

Our View: Maine lobster fishery doesn’t need a lecture on ethics from PETA

One of the world's most sustainable fisheries should be praised as a model, not attacked.
Published
August 2, 2018

Maine Voices: State leaders lauded for bipartisan step toward treating opioid abuse

But the ongoing stigma associated with addiction threatens to limit the progress we can make.
Published
May 4, 2018

Letter to the editor: Best option when arrested: comply

‘Under arrest’ is not a suggestion or request.

Published
May 4, 2018

Letter to the editor: Maine Media Collective staff say news accounts don’t reflect current culture

We are the employees of Maine Media Collective. We are as upset as the rest of the public over recent allegations made against our former publisher, whose actions were clearly wrong. We include the two signers of this letter, as well as Karen Bowe, advertising account manager; Jeffrey D’Amico, director of sales; Danielle Devine, managing […]
Published
May 4, 2018

Letter to the editor: May 4 a day to recognize Foreign Service members

I am a retired State Department officer and a 30-plus year member of the U.S. Foreign Service, including overseas as a state annuitant and an officer with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. I am often surprised by how little is known about the work of American diplomats. We serve at 270 posts […]
Published
May 4, 2018

Letter to the editor: Public has a right not  to be assailed with gossip

Accompanying an Associated Press story citing “a report,” the Press Herald published this headline of phony “news” on May 1: “Kelly denies that he called Trump ‘idiot’ ” (Page A2). John Kelly, President Trump’s chief of staff, says that this unverified story is “total BS,” and President Trump tweeted, “The fake news is going crazy […]
Published
May 4, 2018

Letter to the editor: Maine should be proud of young environmental leaders

On April 28, at Scarborough High School, Maine youth from several area high schools came together to host the inaugural Maine Youth Environmental Convention. There may be a lack of leadership on environmental issues at some levels of government, but no lack of leadership with these teens, who organized a lively and useful conference with […]
Published
May 4, 2018

Letter to the editor: Gun-violence prevention voter’s top priority

I want Sen. Susan Collins to know that gun-violence prevention will be one of my top priorities at the ballot box. I have just signed a pledge to be a “Gun Sense voter” this November, because I’m done waiting for Congress to act to prevent gun violence. This election, and for every election until this […]