Maine’s off-year ballot might be confusing to new residents, but these referendums and local races are very important.
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Our Endorsement: Vote ‘no’ on Question 1 to fight climate change
If we are going to decarbonize the energy economy, Maine is going to need infrastructure projects like the proposed transmission line.
Maine Voices: ‘Right to food’ amendment would have unintended consequences
The vaguely worded right could end up gutting state and local animal welfare and food safety laws.
Our View: Maine’s Sen. King sounds alarm on democracy in danger
We are in a constitutional crisis in which false claims of voter fraud can undermine faith in elections, the independent senator said.
Our View: Maine lobster rules should be based on real-world data
A federal judge rightly finds that the government needs more than guesswork to issue its whale protection plan.
Our View: David Flanagan served Maine
Whether he was heading a company or volunteering for a cause, he did his best for the state he loved.
Jim Fossel: Give help to those who need it most
The government should focus on supporting community relief efforts, not supplanting them with costly bureaucracy.
The Maine Millennial: Climate considerations forced tough decision on Question 1
While I weep for the trees that will be cut down, I see the CMP power corridor project as a necessary evil.
The View From Here: We need big government to fight climate change
A deceptive TV ad from the past should remind us that fighting pollution can’t be done on an individual basis.
Maine Observer: The place where friendships begin
The smiling, open faces in a kindergarten class picture learned to share, communicate and bond.