Janet Mills, Maine’s first woman governor, will have majorities to combat gridlock.
ouropinion
Our View: After Election Day, there is work to do
Elections create winners and losers, but governing needs us to work together.
Our View: With voting turnout, Maine sets a good example
The state has resisted laws that have led to voter suppression in other states.
Our View: Changes needed to stop decline of rural hospitals
Nearly 90 have closed since 2010, the result of population loss and a system that favors larger hospitals.
Our View: Caron’s exit sets path for future candidates
Without ranked-choice voting, we need candidates who will do the right thing.
View from Away: Don’t sit there and let the country fall into chaos. Get up and vote
Los Angeles Times
Our View: A ‘church’ that wants to save lives, not souls
There is no real medical dispute over harm reduction, only a political one.
Our View: Maine right to recognize biliteracy in shrinking world
Learning new languages is good for all students.
Our View: In Rep. Pierce’s case, party leaders fall short
Republican leaders are staying silent, unlike when a Democratic representative got into trouble.
Our View: Brakey is reckless with immigration rhetoric
He should know better than to spout conspiracy theories in violent times.