Online harassment is still on the rise, especially among girls, but tight education budgets are not meeting the challenge.
Greg Kesich
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
George Mitchell: An abrupt Brexit would undo peace and progress
The 20-year-old Good Friday Agreement, which brought peace to Northern Ireland, is just one thing that’s threatened by this political clash.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Trump amplifies ‘white power’ message
Politicians who spread lies about an immigrant invasion aimed at smothering ‘white culture’ do the terror groups’ work for them.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Investment, not tariffs, the way to compete with China
Instead of slowing China’s economy, we should do more to meet the challenge with innovation.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: The next step toward adulthood arrives
A shy mutt named Janey joins the household, learning the joys of walks and even bonding with the cat.
Posted inBicentennial, Editorials, Opinion
Our View: Understanding Maine’s past is the best way to move forward
The state’s bicentennial celebration is a good time to take stock and plan for the future.
Posted inMeetinghouse, Op-Eds, Opinion
Jody Rich, Waterville: The truth lurking behind the words
It was frigid, midwinter 1991. I was 35 years old. The all-women’s party had been on the calendar for weeks. These parties, dear reader, were underground celebrations. Dozens of women from all over the area and all walks of life could stand around with a beer in one hand and talk softball, politics, work, tell […]
Posted inGreg Kesich, Opinion
The View From Here: Murders that ended the ’60s still haunt us
Between the moon walk and Woodstock, Charles Manson’s ‘family’ reminded the world to be afraid of change.
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Peter Gordon, Portland: Hope is just a phone call away
I’ll never forget the search coordinator’s first words after I picked up the phone: “Peter, are you sitting down?” Well, I was at the time, but when she broke the news, I jumped out of my seat screaming and punching my fist in the air, then dissolved into tears and sobs. When I called my […]
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Jim Fossel: GOP candidates should say what they are for
It’s not too soon to identify issues that most Republicans agree on, and set the party’s agenda for 2020.