Parivash Rohani: Tragedy’s anniversary provides opportunity for positive change

On June 18, 1983, 10 Bahá’í women were hanged in prison for their commitment to justice and equality. As the 40th anniversary of this heartbreaking event approaches, I reflect on my personal connection with these remarkable women. They were my friends, and the older women served as my mentors. I left Iran in 1979, just […]

Editorial cartoon for Tuesday, June 6

LifeFlight of Maine leaders receive Maine EMS Governor’s Award

AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills and the Maine Emergency Medical Services Board have awarded the 2023 Maine EMS Governor’s Award to Tom Judge, founder and executive director of LifeFlight of Maine, and Dr. Norm Dinerman, founder and medical director of LifeFlight of Maine. LifeFlight is a nonprofit, statewide critical care medical transport service jointly owned […]

Bob Cappadona: Recycling is still the right decision for Maine municipalities

While the opportunity to serve recycling collection needs of the residents of Auburn through our municipal contract is ending, we are working with the city to establish drop-off locations for residents to continue putting their recyclables to a higher and better use. We will continue to serve the city for its trash collection services and, as such, will continue to partner with the city on its near and long-term materials management needs.

Austin Bay: The U.S. and China wage diplomatic war in the Central and South Pacific

On May 22, the U.S. and Papua New Guinea signed a new military agreement. … Though late, it looks like Washington bets Papua New Guinea will be a bulwark against Chinese communist imperial expansion.

Cal Thomas: The debt deal: Could it have been better?

Whether approved in the current or another form, given past scenarios it is more likely to benefit the politicians and their careers than a majority of overburdened and fed-up taxpayers.

Froma Harrop: Taxing clean energy: What is wrong with these people?

On the psychosis level, renewables serve as a right-wing, culture-war toy. After all, they are the pride and joy of President Joe Biden and concerned environmentalists everywhere. Same goes for the science behind planet warming.

Editorial cartoon for Sunday, June 4

Cathy Harris: Maine needs bills to prevent, not cause, school shootings

I am a retired teacher and a grandmother. I recently testified against a bill that would allow teachers to be armed in school (LD 52) and another that would allow individuals with a concealed weapons permit to carry in schools (LD 1557). Bringing a loaded weapon into a school setting is a disaster waiting to […]

Phyllis Rand: June 19 is both Juneteenth and World Sickle Cell Day

June 19 is Juneteenth, a national holiday commemorating the end of American slavery. It is also World Sickle Cell Day. For me, it’s an opportunity to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and the challenges patients face while battling the chronic condition. Through blood donation, I discovered that I was a match for patients living […]