Gov. Mills is rightly working with the industry to beat longstanding national workforce trends.
Editorials
Our View: Vaccine for young kids is good news for everyone
Shots will soon be available for children 5-11, which will help protect the most vulnerable in our communities.
Our Endorsement: Vote ‘no’ on Question 1 to fight climate change
If we are going to decarbonize the energy economy, Maine is going to need infrastructure projects like the proposed transmission line.
View from Away: The societal shift behind canceled Southwest flights and clogged California ports
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Our View: Pass Question 2, but the system needs to change
Transportation must change in order to meet our climate and housing challenges. But for now, Maine’s roads and bridges need funding.
Our View: Maine’s Sen. King sounds alarm on democracy in danger
We are in a constitutional crisis in which false claims of voter fraud can undermine faith in elections, the independent senator said.
Our View: With new law, harm reduction comes first
Decriminalizing hypodermic needles is a hopeful sign that saving lives from drug overdose is becoming a priority.
Our View: Maine lobster rules should be based on real-world data
A federal judge rightly finds that the government needs more than guesswork to issue its whale protection plan.
Our View: David Flanagan served Maine
Whether he was heading a company or volunteering for a cause, he did his best for the state he loved.
Our View: Biden must keep promise to lobster industry
Offshore wind is a critical part of the fight against climate change. But we can’t ignore those who make a living on the water.