La Vida Local: Irregular Notes on West End Life To Cruise or Not to Cruise? By Rosanne Graef On the November 8th Portland ballot is “An Act to Restrict Cruise Ships in Order to Reduce Conges... Read more
We’re All in This Together DO SOMETHING!!! By Kevin Butterfield December 1997. First one, then two nephews, safely snapped into their car seats and we’re headed home. Playing uncle was... Read more
By Dr. Oren Gersten The big economic news story of the last month has been the worker shortage. As people become vaccinated and start to resume normal activities, businesses become busier. M... Read more
HEALTH CARE COMMENTARY A physician perspective on health equity By Dr. Oren Gersten Equity means considering fairness, impartiality, and context when choosing what is best. Equity is the clo... Read more
READER OPINION The Rule of Nobody By Zack Barowitz Below, police from twelve law enforcement agencies deploy riot equipment and military-style tactics at racial justice demonstrations last J... Read more
By Dr. Oren Gersten On November 3rd voters in Portland, Maine passed a ballot initiative paving the way for workers in the city to receive among the highest minimum wages in the country. In... Read more
By Jon Hochschartner Jon Hochschartner is the author of a number of books about animal-rights history. He thinks the first two Strokes albums are pretty much perfect. Visit his website at Ho... Read more
By Dr. Oren Gersten As a doctor who has dedicated a career to primary care and public health I have more than a strong feeling that our health care system is heading towards change—and soon.... Read more
GUEST OPINION How You Can Vote (and Help Others Vote, Too) State Representative candidate for the Democratic primary in the West End, Charles Skold discusses absentee ballots. As someone run... Read more
Bright Idea: Maine-owned power
Bright Idea: Maine-owned power By Caitlin Marshall In just a couple months, Mainers will vote on a potentially historic piece of climate legislation: creating the consumer-owned Pi... Read more