By Nancy Battick At the height of the Great Depression the federal government introduced several relief programs in an attempt to alleviate poverty.

By Matthew Gagnon Portland City Councilor Tae Chong has had enough.

To the Editor; In his recent column “Colleges are too liberal and it is hurting their enrollment,” Matthew Gagnon seems to paint a moderate assessment of the political environment at American universities.

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By Sarah Sindo Have you ever visited a place steeped in rich history that left an imprint on you? I’ve paid numerous visits to Maine’s boom houses since I’ve been working at Big Eddy, and each year my admiration for the river driving days grows.

To the Editor;  I certainly hope that, as a graduate student in economics, Matthew Gagnon is more careful in reporting his research than he has been in writing his recent opinion piece.

To the Editor; An article in last week’s Observer highlighted the four different calls which we hear loons making.

To the Editor; As the opioid epidemic impacts the unemployment rates and vacant jobs in Maine, part of Eastern Maine Development Corporation’s focus is to assist people affected by the opioid crisis by helping them return and remain in the workforce.

To the Editor; In my role helping communities for Eastern Maine Development Corporation, I see firsthand how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated a lot of issues in the rural heart of Northern Maine.

To the Editor; According to recent government data, use of tobacco among kids is at historic lows.

By Matthew Gagnon Joseph Manson is — or more properly was — a tenured professor in the Anthropology Department at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he has established himself as a well-respected expert in his field, with research ranging from primate behavior and human personality.

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By Christi Holmes My mom, Carlene Holmes, is not super outdoorsy.

By Nancy Battick As I write this column inflation is at an all-time high, prices soaring skyward, product shortages common, people flinch as they fill their cars and we’re all making nips and tucks to our budgets.

To the Editor; Jury duty is a privilege.

By Leighton Wass June and July’s strawberry season is eagerly awaited by us shortcake lovers.

By Matthew Gagnon “My message to the companies running gas stations and setting prices at the pump is simple,” began President Joe Biden, in a message on Twitter, “this is a time of war and global peril.