Maine’s islands have figured out affordable housing | Opinion
For years, island residents have been organizing to address their housing challenges by advancing practical, community-driven solutions. The results are compelling.
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Nirav Shah came through for us before. We need him again. | Opinion
Maine is facing challenges that require a proven, trusted leader in the Blaine House. The former state CDC director is the man for the job.
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Why Edgar Jones’ films matter to Mainers | Opinion
The series of silent features produced by his studio in Augusta, still screened today, transport audiences to happier times.
Maine is forged by nature, not AI. Let’s keep it that way. | Opinion
Didn’t we learn our lesson with Poland Spring? Stop using Maine’s natural resources to up the ante.
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I’m sorely missing the days of the “circuit doctor” from my teenage years.
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Anyone running for governor, U.S. Senate or Congress this year ought to release at least two years of tax returns and health records.
We need more clarity from Graham Platner on gun safety | Opinion
Voters need to know whether he is willing to move beyond careful generalities on the issue.
Fish passage, flood control and a Maine town united | Nature Connects
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Troy Jackson shows us what a Democrat should be | Mark Dion
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Leave my alma mater alone | Victoria Hugo-Vidal
A Trump administration “investigation” into Smith College’s admitting transgender women is vexing nonsense.
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Their ongoing suffering in Gaza is simply an extension of the tragic happenings of 1948.
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