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Editorials
Our View: ICE should say what it’s up to in Maine
A lawsuit is seeking answers about why federal authorities have been moving immigration detainees through Maine.
Our View: ‘Long-haulers’ a distressing sign of COVID’s future
COVID-19 is causing scary long-term symptoms, even in people with initially mild cases.
Our View: Biden’s Rescue Plan sends aid where it’s needed
Millions of families, in Maine and across the country, can’t wait for a slow economic recovery to reach them.
Our View: A strong Maine farming industry starts with healthy soil
Maine should follow 11 other states and establish a program to help farmers improve their yields and fight climate change.
Our View: Maine has been tested in year of COVID
Twelve months since the state’s first case, we are among the safest in the country – with much work left to do.
View from Away: Biden shouldn’t have spared Saudi Arabia’s crown prince
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Our View: Pipeline rejection shows climate-related questions not always easy
In trying to reduce carbon emissions, communities throughout Maine will be faced will complex tradeoffs.
Our View: Juvenile justice reform starts with the youngest
Maine can continue taking steps in the right direction by keeping the youngest offenders out of the justice system.
Our View: Democracy’s survival depends on knowledge of civics
A new report offers a roadmap for making history and government more central in American education.