Good thing school is out, because Wednesday’s education reform presentation by Gov. Paul LePage and the response by the Maine Education Association would have resulted in failing grades all around.
Editorials
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: US drought no cause to push farm bill through
The United States is experiencing its worst drought since 1956. Amid seemingly endless heat, crops bake and livestock pant.
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: ERA still needs to be added to Constitution
Mention the Equal Rights Amendment and eyes roll.
OUR OPINION: OUI law should have same penalty throughout state
A law is a law, and two people charged with the same offense should reasonably expect the same result.
OUR OPINION: When moment of silence ends, then we must talk
In the wake of the movie-house massacre in Colorado last week, both presidential candidates did the right thing.
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Reduce prison sentences for nonviolent crimes
Jails and prisons are there for a reason: to keep the public safe, to deter crime, bring a sense of justice and responsibility, and, hopefully, reform offenders.
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Give thanks for Woody Guthrie on his 100th
The red, white and blue Google Doodle on the Fourth of July didn’t honor a traditional American patriot.
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Pay system for reserves, Guard needs change
“Citizen soldiers” in the National Guard and ready Reserve are critical to our security.
OUR OPINION: Charter school plan for Hinckley gets good grade
Public schools should try to serve every student, but everyone knows that’s not always possible.
VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Boy Scouts’ discrimination policy must end
The unconscionable discrimination perpetuated by the Boy Scouts of America has a face.