If there ever is to be real progress, sexual assault crimes need to be handed over to independent units specially trained to deal with these issues.
Editorials
OUR OPINION: Principal wrong on classroom Christmas tree
Overcautious officials who make up rules to avoid causing offense can offend many.
OUR OPINION: DHHS rules on immigrant aid run contrary to new law
The agency’s proposal cuts off certain asylum-seekers, against the Legislature’s wishes.
OUR OPINION: Marijuana OUI not as simple as drawing blood
A proposed law depends on tests that do not prove impairment, and could result in bad convictions.
OUR OPINION: Medicine part of treatment for addiction
In spite of overwhelming evidence, many people still believe opioid addiction is bad behavior, not a brain disorder.
OUR OPINION: Welfare lottery ban won’t hold state accountable
The poor would be punished for playing the same games that Maine spends millions to tout.
OUR OPINION: Thumbs up, thumbs down
Sen. Cyrway’s bill, school district savings, death penalty’s decline make our list this week.
OUR OPINION: On Facebook, no such thing as private posts
Monitoring content in a public space is common sense for law enforcement.
OUR OPINION: Augusta’s trash debate belongs in budget talks
The council will consider an order Thursday that would rob residents of a legitimate debate on recycling.