Friday, March 24, 2023
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Edgar Allen Beem

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...
Bre Kidman

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...
Al Diamon

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...
Al Diamon

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...
Edgar Allen Beem

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...
Edgar Allen Beem

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...
Bre Kidman

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...