Our View: It’s a ‘yes’ for Sen. Bennett’s light-bulb moment

The more transparency in Maine’s lawmaking, the better. This should be very hard to argue against.

Our View: Less reporting on housing, more housing

Year in, year out, very capable Maine minds work together to isolate the problems, identify the solutions and produce reports. Now it’s time to build homes.

Our View: Maine in no position to shrug at ‘nation’s report card’

The state response to a federal finding of math and reading skills that are among the lowest in the country left a lot to be desired.

Our View: Maine is a casualty of Trump opposition to offshore wind energy

At least one of President Trump's 'Day 1' executive orders pays zero heed to the bottom line.

Our View: Maine Republicans hellbent on keeping gun lobby happy

The move to repeal the 72-hour waiting period disparages the unanimity that got it over the line.

Our View: Yes, energy office should be a Cabinet department

For the good of Maine, lawmakers must seize the opportunity to elevate this agency and its work.

Our View: You get the Legislature you pay for

The increase to Maine lawmakers' salaries coming into effect this session is good for governance.

View from Away: Some honesty (at last) about Biden’s decline would help Democrats move on

Our View: Maine must confront old challenges in the new year

We have to do more than hope for progress on solutions to our most vexing issues.

Our View: A very deadly year on Maine’s roads puts us all on notice

Statewide, the number of traffic deaths is up this year. We have to take urgent steps to bring it down.