Editorials

After the shooting rampage in El Paso, allegedly by a man who railed against the “Hispanic invasion of Texas,” even President Donald Trump felt obliged to acknowledge that racism, bigotry and white supremacy are “sinister ideologies” that “must be defeated.” Regardless of what you think of the messenger, Trump was only confirming what law enforcement […]

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Loss of doctors leaving hole in rural health care

by The Editorial Board August 19, 2019August 16, 2019

A number of promising initiatives are under way, but it is going to take a lot to reverse the trend.

Editorials, Opinion, Uncategorized

Our View: Loss of doctors leaving hole in rural health care

by The Editorial Board August 19, 2019August 18, 2019

A number of promising initiatives are underway, but reversing the trend will take a lot.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Lawmakers should pass bond package

by The Editorial Board August 18, 2019August 16, 2019

None of Maine’s long-term infrastructure needs will benefit from a year with no investment.

Editorials, Opinion

View from Away: Trump guts the Endangered Species Act

by Ben Bragdon August 17, 2019August 16, 2019

The Trump administration announced reckless and potentially devastating new rules Monday that will weaken the Endangered Species Act, which currently bestows a mantle of protection over 1,663 species of animals and plants. Of those, 1,275 are considered endangered and close to extinction. Another 388 are listed as threatened — the polar bear is one — […]

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Portland shelter showcased Maine’s humanity

by The Editorial Board August 16, 2019December 27, 2019

While the Trump administration resorted to threats, menace and cruelty, our state found another way.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Town business at the dump

by The Editorial Board August 16, 2019August 15, 2019

If you can’t handle town business at the dump, where can you do it? That’s not just a question for the town manager of Clinton, who got an earful from residents at a meeting Tuesday after banning petition gatherers from collecting signatures at the transfer station. It’s for everyone who laments the loosening of community […]