In attempting to undermine the judicial system and fanning the flames of anti-establishment rabble-rousing and worse, the senator has nailed her colors to the mast.
Editorials
Our View: Maine tourism can complete ‘pandemic rebound’ in 2024
Our sustained popularity with visitors is in no doubt; it’s our capacity to cater to them that needs more attention.
Our View: Decline in overdose deaths is something to build on
In response to the news, Gov. Mills encouraged ‘cautious optimism.’ That’s the right approach.
View from Away: Biden’s limit on bomb shipments to Israel may finally get Netanyahu’s attention
In quietly halting a shipment of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, President Joe Biden at last began exercising U.S. leverage to halt a full-scale invasion of Rafah, the final refuge in Gaza for about a million Palestinians displaced by Israeli destruction elsewhere in the besieged territory. It’s the right move, even though Israel may have a […]
Our View: Getting into college is tough enough
An ‘overhaul’ of FAFSA can be argued to have dragged applications by Maine students down by almost a quarter this year.
Our View: Portland’s new bishop has an opportunity to turn new leaf
The 13th bishop of the Portland Diocese takes the wheel at a challenging time for the diocese – and the Church at large.
View from Away: Automatic braking on US cars will save lives. Biden is right to require it
By the end of the decade, new cars and trucks in the United States will be required to have automatic emergency braking systems that can save hundreds of lives each year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which announced the requirement last week, called it the most significant safety rule in two decades. This is […]
Our View: Professional soccer will be a boon to Maine
Lifting the profile of ‘the beautiful game’ brings with it beautiful upsides.
Our View: On gun safety, Gov. Mills fell short
By vetoing a ban on bump stocks and opting not to support the 72-hour waiting period, the governor let Mainers down.
Our View: Julia Gagnon rightly the pride of Maine
The ‘American Idol’ contestant from Cumberland has developed a fervent fan base throughout the state. Not every state gets lucky and feels lucky in the same way.