As fewer survivors are around to tell their stories, we need to incorporate this history into the curriculum.
Editorials
Our View: County should reconsider vote on homeless shelter
Officials need to work together to get through problems caused by COVID-19.
Our View: To reopen during pandemic, Maine courts have to adapt
Judges won’t be able meet their historical obligations without accepting some brand-new changes.
View from Away: America’s poll worker shortage is a brewing crisis
Bloomberg Opinion (TNS)
Our View: Maine can’t afford an inaccurate census
Even a small undercount would result in a hit to our state budget at a very bad time.
Our View: Sanford mayor’s comments a warning for everyone
In order to give students something close to a normal school year, community members are going to have to make sacrifices.
View from Away: Wildfires and soaring temperatures — the hellscape scientists warned us about is here
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Our View: New Togus program will allow for care closer to home
It should be the same for all veterans who are suffering from mental health and substance use problems.
Our View: Advocate’s death is a tragic reminder
The loss of Jesse Harvey shows that the opioid epidemic is still here.
Our View: Aid for state, local governments should be part of relief package
Cuts to government programs and services could lengthen the COVID-caused recession.