Slow growth, mass shooting media coverage and state track champs caught our attention
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Don’t let fear push aside rights in mental health
Advance medical care directives are a good way to keep people safe while protecting patients’ privacy
LePage doomed two vital issues with ultimatums
Demanding passage with no changes takes away opportunity for bipartisan compromise
OUR OPINION: School nutrition rules need some flexibility
Students are warming up gradually to healthier versions of old favorites.
OUR OPINION: Don’t put more tired truckers on our roads
Proposal by Sen. Susan Collins would loosen rest rules meant to keep highways safer
OUR OPINION: Illegal dumping requires group effort to abate
Stiff fines for offenders are helpful, but coordination is key.
OUR OPINION: Thumbs up, thumbs down
‘Party with Consent’ movement, Alexander’s uninvitation, D-Day catch our attention this week
OUR OPINION: Farmington bus bullying a lesson for schools
Officials must make sure drivers have the proper training.
OUR OPINION: School mascots shouldn’t invoke racial stereotype
Nicknames should be labels of pride for all students