House Speaker Sara Gideon’s rule infraction is small compared to the perfectly legal way money floods our politics.
Editorials
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View from Away: President Trump is right to mark the death al-Baghdadi as a victory
One mark of how far we have fallen into the politics of division is the blowback the White House has experienced after the killing of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Now let’s first stipulate that no one on this side of civilized society would seriously argue the world was a better place with al-Baghdadi in it. He […]
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Our View: Pedestrians should get our attention every day
Halloween has a lesson or two about making roads more safe for everyone.
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Our View: Americans deserve full story on Trump’s actions
The information the public has so far is damning, and a full, unobstructed impeachment inquiry is necessary to find out the rest.
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Our View: Workforce need challenges every industry
Maine’s economy is headed for a decline if we can’t get more workers on the job.
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Our View: Maine 2nd District candidate’s gun raffle is an immature political stunt
Eric Brakey may think he’s being provocative, but he ought to know better.
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Our View: Don’t let children be forgotten victims of domestic violence
The long-term affects of witnessing abuse are clear and must be addressed.
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View from Away: Cleaning up Trump’s mess
How would the candidates repair the damage Trump has wreaked upon U.S. institutions, political norms and relations?
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Our View: Question 2 solves small but vital issue on voting access
The constitutional amendment would allow Mainers with disabilities to sign referendum petitions, letting them fully participate in democracy.
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View from Away: What a teen’s suicide teaches us about sex trafficking
The medical community has recognized for years that emotional trauma like grief, neglect or PTSD can manifest with physical symptoms like hypertension, sleeplessness or weight gain. The converse is also true: physical trauma can have lasting effects on a soul. Such seems to be the case with a Houston teen named Leticia Serrano, who was […]