It’s too easy for Mainers struggling with addiction to end up with the burden of a felony conviction.
Editorials
Our View: Maine’s opioid epidemic is far from over
We’re doing most of the right things to save lives. We just need to do more.
View from Away: California, Texas history textbooks suggest we’re living in two Americas
The San Diego Union-Tribune (TNS)
View from Away: The jury is out on whether Republican senators will take their impeachment oath seriously
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Our View: Legislature right to take on packaging waste
Cardboard, paper and plastic from packaging and containers is filling up the waste stream, and costly taxpayers.
Commentary: Supreme Court should erase state laws that hinder religious freedom and school choice
Chicago Tribune (TNS)
Our View: Autism center would fill a treatment void
To meet the need, however, lawmakers will have to increase compensation for direct care workers.
Our View: It’s up to hunters to help bald eagles poisoned by lead
The state is working on a campaign to switch people to copper ammunition, and Mainers should listen.
View from Away: Five ways to still make your life and your community better in 2020
The Dallas Morning News (TNS)
Our View: Pro-gun groups should denounce sloppy owners
It’s becoming too common for passengers to show up at the Portland Jetport with a loaded gun they forgot they were carrying.