The Universal Notebook: Abortion vs. reproductive rights
Gov. Janet Mills is being criticized in some quarters for changing her mind. During the campaign, when asked her position on abortion, she said...
Unpacking the Sausage: COVID has broken our ethics
Can you think of anyone in the world who you would describe as “unworthy of life?” If so, what kind of emotional response does...
Politics & Other Mistakes: Tall tales from forked tongues
Let’s consider the lie, a political pollutant more ubiquitous than PFAS in the water supply. Like forever chemicals, lies never go away, but unlike...
Letter to the Editor: Are white people doing what’s needed?
I very much appreciate Natalie Haberman Ladd’s Jan. 18 column ("Back to Birmingham") that urges white people in Maine to go beyond a tip...
Politics & Other Mistakes: Red-ink remover
Attention fanatic right-wingers. As unlikely as it seems, Democratic Gov. Janet Mills just proposed something you ought to like.
If such a possibility causes your...
Another Viewpoint: Portland Museum expansion could use more critique
A serious architectural critique is only possible with a built and experienced structure. Yet, Edgar Allen Beem’s review of the LEVER design proposal should...
Our Viewpoint: Maine’s term limits law has expired
The usual atmosphere of optimism surrounds the opening of the new legislative session in Augusta. Democrats control all branches of government, and Janet Mills...
The Universal Notebook: Parents destroying schools
What business is it of a Virginia-based conservative group whether people of color who teach in Portland schools have a chance to meet once...
Universal Notebook: Ignorance of the Indigenous is no excuse
When I was growing up we called the native and natural people of Maine “Indians” because Christopher Columbus didn’t know where he was back...
Unpacking the Sausage: Tell bigger lies
You won’t find a better reason to overcome your impostor syndrome than Congressman George Santos.
I realize I’m starting to get really into character studies...