Roads are sandy, bikers are rusty and motorists don’t see motorcycles.
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State headed wrong way in substance abuse battle
Legislators must plan and carry out an effective strategy to enable more Mainers to access treatment.
OUR OPINION: Maine’s safety stands out, even in a safe era
Shootings and stabbings get attention, but they do not detract from a crime rate that is low and getting lower.
OUR OPINION: Gay marriage latest in series of positive changes for matrimony
Despite opponents’ dire claims, same-sex unions have only meant more people can take part in the institution.
OUR OPINION: School districts struggle with hard realities
Even the small spending increases necessary to maintain a good school system place a heavy burden on taxpayers.
OUR OPINION: Remembering the right things on Memorial Day
Take a moment to honor the Mainers who gave their lives on behalf of our country.
OUR OPINION: Vaccine opposition puts children at risk
Parents who opt out of vaccination also should opt out of sending their kids to school.
Bank settlements significant for end of kid-glove treatment
In addition to substantial fines, banks had to admit wrongdoing.
OUR OPINION: It’s UMA’s loss, but Cummings is a good choice for USM presidency
The university needs some stability so that it can attack its enrollment declines.
OUR OPINION: Restricting where sex offenders can live will not stop abuse
These laws won’t make children any safer. In fact, they may make them less so.