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Editorials
Our View: Maine Legislature must lock in climate efforts
‘Maine Won’t Wait,’ as the slogan goes. Let’s see to it that we don’t.
View from Away: Statehood for Puerto Rico deserves our respect
Once again, the people of Puerto Rico have voted in favor of becoming the nation’s 51st state. Last week’s vote was the fourth time in the past 12 years that the island’s voters have endorsed statehood, and the victory margin was a clear and convincing 56%. On the same ballot, Puerto Ricans elected a new […]
Our View: Challenge to gun sale waiting period puts lawmakers’ seriousness to the test
Yes, we all saw this coming. That doesn’t make it any less vexing.
Our View: Maine should not be taken by surprise this winter
We’re fortunate to now have a state commission keeping tabs on storm communication and preparedness.
Our View: It’s back to basics, back to Maine
Wherever you find yourself this election season, try to focus on common local goals.
View from Away: Trump shocked the system again with a resounding White House win
In the 236 years since ratification of the Constitution, 45 men have served as president of the United States. Come January, that number will remain the same, even though history was made on Tuesday night. Donald Trump, the Republican president elected in 2016, will return to the White House following a stunning victory over Democratic […]
Our View: Think about what comes after Nov. 5
The coming days, if not weeks, will be tense and they may be difficult. It’s worth trying to shift our focus to what comes next.
Our View: Hazing at Lisbon High School a cautionary tale
Every school in the state should be paying attention to what’s happened here.
Our View: Presidential contest must not set the tone
Maine’s time-honored sense of political independence should not fall foul of the national chaos. And no, it’s not too late.