So far, Dannel Malloy’s explanations for the errors have been incomplete, and his interactions with students and faculty underwhelming, and at times dishonest.
Editorials
Our View: Hospital’s new Portland food pantry shows broad view of health
Instead of just treating sickness, MaineHealth is taking on the things that make us sick.
Our View: As abortion rights disappear, Collins plays the victim
Maine’s senior senator has refused to assert herself when women’s reproductive rights are on the line.
Our View: In Maine and nationwide, high broadband cost is part of the digital divide
A federal program will make internet service accessible to millions of families, but it won’t solve the whole problem.
Our View: UMaine chancellor wrong to withhold allegations against new UMA president
The failure makes for an awful start for Michael Laliberte, and brings uncertainty — again — to the university.
Our View: Too much mental illness goes untreated
The barriers to mental health services, including cost, access and stigma, can be overcome. But first, we have to talk about them.
View from Away: Leaked draft in abortion case is a loss for the US Supreme Court
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Our View: 11 tons per mile? Maine’s got to stop using so much road salt
A new report shows how the state has to rethink its winter road maintenance strategy near vulnerable waterways.
Our View: Improving public transit requires regional cooperation
A standoff between Greater Portland agencies proves that the system is not working.
Our View: Sen. Collins should step up for abortion rights
Concerns that her Supreme Court votes would help restrict reproductive rights have been validated. But it’s not too late to put Roe v. Wade in federal law.