Legislators can do a lot over Zoom, but they can’t replace face-to-face meetings.
Editorials
Our View: Legislature can find a better way to help Maine’s small businesses
Not all PPP recipients are struggling small companies that need extra help from the state.
View from Away: Biden is off to a good start fighting climate change, but the nation must do more faster
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Our View: Lack of child care holding back children, parents – and the economy
Adequate child care helps children develop, and allows parents to work.
Our View: Maine inmates should not have to wait for vaccine
Incarcerated people are a high-risk group that’s not given high priority in the state’s vaccine program.
Our View: The Holocaust and the destructive power of hate
Good people cannot stay silent in the face of fear and prejudice.
Our View: Fees are too high for Maine electronic court records
Accessing public records is a public right, not an opportunity for the court system to raise revenue.
Our View: Masks could have saved lives, and they still can
The Biden administration should make sure every person has access to high-quality respirators.
Our View: Maine’s COVID numbers tell a troubling story
The acceleration of new cases comes as too many Mainers are behaving as if the pandemic is no real threat.
View from Away: As he leaves office, Trump abuses the pardon power — again
Los Angeles Times (TNS)