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Our View: There’s no question – Maine college students are allowed to vote

by The Editorial Board May 3, 2019May 5, 2019

College students who live here can vote here, regardless of where they bank or where they register their car.

by The Editorial Board May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

A new holiday will be a chance to reflect on a painful history that has been obscured.

by The Editorial Board May 1, 2019May 1, 2019

The state of Maine should no longer put its stamp of approval on this abhorrent practice.

by The Editorial Board April 30, 2019April 30, 2019

A doctor or dentist does not rely on patients’ memories to make sure they keep their appointments. The courts shouldn’t, either.

by The Editorial Board April 26, 2019April 25, 2019

As Maine lawmakers debate a ban on single-use plastic bags, they should consider carbon emissions as well.

by The Editorial Board April 25, 2019April 25, 2019

Until the U.S. government offers the kind of protection that other countries provide, Maine should do what it can.

by The Editorial Board April 23, 2019April 22, 2019

The fact that some people can drink responsibly is no excuse for failing to prevent binge drinking and other dangerous practices.

by The Editorial Board April 21, 2019April 19, 2019

A bipartisan agreement on an issue that matters to people’s lives represents a giant step away from legislative dysfunction.

by The Editorial Board April 19, 2019April 18, 2019

Jessica Meir, a Caribou native, will go to the International Space Station later this year, joining two other Mainers in a very elite club.

by The Editorial Board April 18, 2019April 17, 2019

After six years and 1,600 overdose deaths, the debate over access to naloxone should be settled.