Throughout the past year, Mainers put others before themselves.
Editorials
View from Away: National Geographic adds an ocean
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)
Our View: With Silver Alerts increasing, it’s time for a closer look
Since the program was established in 2011, it has helped dozens of missing older residents get home. But we don’t know a lot more about its effectiveness.
Our View: Every community has to pitch in on affordable housing
At a time of skyrocketing rents and home prices, residents have a responsibility to support more building.
Our View: Bipartisan budget invests in Maine’s future
Lawmakers on Wednesday should give the $8.5 billion two-year spending plan the votes it needs to pass into law immediately.
Our View: Close youth detention center Long Creek the right way
Gov. Janet Mills was right to veto a bill that adds unnecessary risk to the plan to close Maine’s only youth prison.
Our View: Maine should prepare for the next wave of browntail moths
There were clear signs that a huge, harmful infestation was coming this summer, but the state clearly wasn’t ready.
View from Away: Writing’s on the wall, NCAA. Pay college athletes
Chicago Tribune (TNS)
Our View: Maine’s housing shortage will survive the pandemic
Before COVID, the state lacked 20,000 affordable units, and the problem is not going away.
Our View: Student ‘cubesat’ competition part of growing industry
Maine students who created their own mini-satellites will put them to the test this weekend. Future launches are sure to come.