A slow census makes it impossible for the state to keep our constitution’s tight deadlines.
Greg Kesich
Our View: What’s next for fully vaccinated Mainers?
As more people reduce their risk of catching or spreading the virus, we need more-nuanced public health guidance.
The View From Here: Time to end the drug war
The same logic that is ending our commitment in Afghanistan should be applied to another forever war at home.
Maine Voices: We belong to a very special club; new members not wanted
Those who have lived through genocide have a duty to keep those memories alive, lest it happen again to others.
The Maine Millennial: The outdoors is there for everyone
If you pay attention, a nondescript patch of woods can become the most beautiful place on earth.
Jim Fossel: Maine doesn’t need open primaries
A bill would make it easier for unenrolled voters to participate in primaries, but it’s already easy enough.
Maine Voices: Time to win the century-long struggle for an Equal Rights Amendment
Generations of women have been working to get constitutional protection from sex-based discrimination.
Maine Voices: The oldest inmates should be moved out of prison
We could support 12 Maine students for a year with what it takes to provide nursing home-type care inside prison walls.
Maine Voices: Maine’s trails can heal our divisions
A statewide network of trails can exist alongside expanded rail service, creating new opportunities for recreation, commuting and connection.
Our View: Child welfare not the job of just one agency
A proposed new department is well intentioned, but does not address a much broader problem.