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Published
November 7, 2024

Opinion: Hazing or hyperbole?

Any student or athlete involved in hazing another is wrong. What’s lacking in the Lisbon football case is proportionality.
Published
November 7, 2024

Opinion: The morning after: Reflections from a young American

I started Election Day with a shelter in place order at school in Portland. I finished it trying and failing to sleep.
Published
November 6, 2024

Opinion: Royal River dam removal is long overdue

The most effective way to restore the river and rejuvenate the ecosystem is by removing dams.
Published
November 6, 2024

Opinion: Dion disappoints with apology for divestment support

As Jews and as Portlanders, we are proud of members of the City Council for listening to the people of Portland.
Published
November 5, 2024

Opinion: PTSD is omnipresent and devastating

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a fact of life for many people, veterans or not. Treatments are improving, but the shadow still hangs over millions of people.

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Published
November 5, 2024

Opinion: Maine’s energy future demands a clear path for community solar

When it comes to electricity price spikes, it's not the problem; it's part of the solution.
Published
November 5, 2024

Opinion: Why Maine’s lingering hostility toward outsiders?

We need to embrace the diversity of those who come here and move beyond a divisive us-versus-them mentality.
Published
November 4, 2024

Opinion: Why we need red flag laws in all states

The tragic result of years of refusal by state legislators to implement measures to prevent gun violence is clear.
Published
November 4, 2024

Opinion: Public sector and government employees getting the short end of the Social Security stick

That group could lose up to two-thirds of their retirement earnings under the current system, but help may be on the way from Washington.
Published
November 3, 2024

Opinion: TV medical dramas could use a reality check

It's high time these programs showed more realistic medical recoveries that reflect real life experiences.