Passed by the House, this wolf-in-sheep’s-clothing bill has been stalled in the Senate. Why on earth does it have Sen. Susan Collins’ support?
Editorials
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What’s the case for phones in Maine classrooms, again? | Editorial
Any ‘local control’ or scaremongering that would keep cellphones in school goers’ hands deserves to be challenged.
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The state of our state could be strengthened by greater civility | Editorial
Last week’s address by Gov. Mills laid bare some of the routine tension and oppositionality that impedes progress in Maine and beyond.
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Braced for ICE, Maine must remain calm | Editorial
Although protecting order and urging vigilance while denying oxygen to a ‘campaign of retribution’ is tricky, we can do it.
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‘Slates’ should not be cleaned at the public’s expense | Editorial
‘Automatic sealing’ is not appropriate for public records. Mainers previously convicted of crimes can and must be protected from discrimination in other ways.
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An exceptional ICE calls for exceptions to the norm | Editorial
In light of the galling chaos we’ve witnessed this year, Gov. Janet Mills’ decision on a contentious bill was the right decision.
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Conditions shouldn’t apply to winter warming shelters in Maine | Editorial
Recent ‘polar vortex disruption’ should prompt a cold, hard assessment of what’s on offer.
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Check in on your local school board | Editorial
A Kennebec Journal investigation reveals the local school board’s rising importance in the gaudy national battle sometimes called ‘the culture war.’
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Did we want the shutdown to end or didn’t we? | Editorial
Outrage over Sen. Angus King’s shutdown vote reveals a public more concerned with politics than with people. Better to save the scorn for where it’s really deserved.
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Maine voted to keep on voting. Good. | Editorial
Goodbye, Question 1, and good riddance.