L.D. 2124 would ensure that unused Maine rail corridors don’t stay stagnant indefinitely.
opinion
View from Away: Will coronavirus kill the handshake?
Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Our View: Clear, complete communication needed in outbreak
As testing in Maine ramps up, the state CDC rebounds after initially falling short.
Maine Compass: Early education a matter of national security
High-quality child care is crucial for the success of young children, and military readiness.
Maine Voices: Listen to the children and speak up for species at risk of extinction
The federal PAW and FIN Act would restore vital protections for our nation’s most imperiled plants, fish and wildlife.
Commentary: Career and technical education is an investment with cascading benefits for Maine
Three bills would invest in programs across the state that train carpenters, welders, electricians, builders and other essential workers.
Sen. Shenna Bellows: Maine must do better by our seniors and their caretakers
It’s time to fix a decade of underfunding of vital services for our most vulnerable communities.
Commentary: Coronavirus will get worse before it gets better, so trust your public health officials and take precautions
The Baltimore Sun (TNS)
Our View: Transparency, oversight necessary for police use of high-tech surveillance
In Maine, police say they don’t even have to tell us whether they are using facial recognition, much less how they guard against misuse.
Jim Fossel: No need to raise Maine governor’s salary
There is no shortage of qualified people willing to run for an office that is supposed to be underpaid.