All over the globe, insects are disappearing – and that’s not good for the ecosystems they support.
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Our View: Anti-vaccination parents don’t have right to put others at risk
Students with immune deficiencies, though, do have a right to a safe school.
View from Away: The college admissions process was scandalous long before we learned about celebrity bribes
The indictment of dozens of wealthy parents, including several Hollywood actresses and business leaders, along with the top college athletic coaches they allegedly bribed, tells a shocking story of corruption and deception in college admissions. If the charges are true, these privileged but desperate parents sought to ensure spots at elite schools for their children […]
Our View: Prisoners should have unrestricted access to feminine hygiene products
When availability is left up to jail officials and guards, that power is often exploited. It is an affront to health and dignity.
Our View: Legislature rightly takes on drug pricing
Corporations are charging top prices to consumers who have no choice but to pay.
Our View: Unfair overtime rules must be updated
It’s too easy for businesses to exempt employees from overtime pay. Maine should act – and the rest of the country should follow.
Our View: Biddeford reborn after trash incinerator’s demise
Two decades of civic leadership have given a new generation a chance to shine.
Our View: Climate change fight will take many forms
Gov. Mills’ wins in the CMP power project show that she will seize opportunities as they arise.
Our View: By retiring mascot, Skowhegan does the right thing
Like other Maine schools before them, the SAD 54 board showed they had genuinely listened to people who said the Indians mascot was hurtful.
View from Away: Social media shows we’re just like NBA players
If ever there was a group of people we’d think wouldn’t have a care in the world, it would be NBA players. Their wealth, talent and fame are beyond what any of us could imagine for ourselves. But we were reminded recently that, in some not-so-great ways, these towering athletes are just like us. It […]