The system of checks and balances have held up this year, as the 2020 election becomes official.
Greg Kesich
Insight: Can Joe Biden win the transition?
The president-elect has to show the world that power has transferred to him without the usual help from the Trump White House.
Our View: Facebook’s free service comes at a high cost
Antitrust lawsuits filed last week detail how the platform’s monopolistic power harms its users.
The View From Here: Even with the vaccine, the message the same
We may be closer to the end of the pandemic, but we are nowhere near back to normal.
Our View: Phippsburg should enforce mask mandate
Protecting public health isn’t government overreach – it’s government’s job.
Our View: Bethel brewpub owner is proven wrong again
Another court finds no merit to Rick Savage’s belief that he can defy state public health regulations.
Maine Voices: U.S. Senate should pass climate solutions bill
Maine’s post-COVID economy will need the boost that comes with clean energy investment.
Our View: Climate report sets right goals for Maine
The Maine Climate Council’s sweeping report lays out a path to reduce emissions and make Maine communities more resilient in a changing environment.
Our View: First vaccine doses should go where COVID-19 risk is greatest
A clear set of priorities is the best way to guide use of a scarce medication.
Our View: Dunlap’s openness has been hallmark of his term
The outgoing Maine secretary of state never lost sight of the ‘public’ aspect of public service.