When availability is left up to jail officials and guards, that power is often exploited. It is an affront to health and dignity.
Editorials
Our View: Legislature rightly takes on drug pricing
Corporations are charging top prices to consumers who have no choice but to pay.
View from Away: Foreign influence beyond Russia
Russia’s not the only foreign power seeking a foothold in Trump World. Meet Li “Cindy” Yang. Mother Jones just reported that she — the founder of the chain of Florida spas, including the one New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft allegedly visited for you-know-what — is not only a big-money GOP donor, but runs a […]
Our View: Unfair overtime rules must be updated
It’s too easy for businesses to exempt employees from overtime pay. Maine should act – and the rest of the country should follow.
Our View: Biddeford reborn after trash incinerator’s demise
Two decades of civic leadership have given a new generation a chance to shine.
View from Away: Time’s running out on daylight saving shift
The biannual shifting of the clocks took place Sunday morning, and you may be a little discombobulated. If the twice-a-year clock-resetting leaves you grumpy, you’re not alone; there’s a growing global movement to end this pointless and, frankly, weird 20th century tradition that has persisted despite having no real practical benefit. The European Parliament is […]
Our View: Climate change fight will take many forms
Gov. Mills’ wins in the CMP power project show that she will seize opportunities as they arise.
View from Away: Targeting border journalists is an outrage
Chilling is an understatement. The U.S. government, in the name of border security and in tandem with the Mexican government, created and kept dossiers — what NBC 7 in San Diego, which broke the story, called a “secret database” — on a group of 59 journalists, advocates, activists and an attorney who met with members […]
Our View: By retiring mascot, Skowhegan does the right thing
Like other Maine schools before them, the SAD 54 board showed they had genuinely listened to people who said the Indians mascot was hurtful.
View from Away: Social media shows we’re just like NBA players
If ever there was a group of people we’d think wouldn’t have a care in the world, it would be NBA players. Their wealth, talent and fame are beyond what any of us could imagine for ourselves. But we were reminded recently that, in some not-so-great ways, these towering athletes are just like us. It […]