DHHS isn’t doing enough to help children at risk of abuse and neglect, yet the governor wants to make certain that it does less.
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Our View: Long Creek complaints point to bigger problem
A prison environment does not help troubled youths develop the coping skills they will need.
Our View: Trump administration pushes science aside on climate
The policy seems to be to pretend it doesn’t exist, even as the evidence tells us otherwise.
Our View: Lawmakers are right to go slow on pot regulation
Limiting the size of home grows to three plants is a modest step in the right direction.
Our View: Legislature shouldn’t go home without addressing opioids
In the midst of a crisis, it’s unconscionable that the 128th Legislature has done nothing of substance to slow the epidemic.
Our View: Government dysfunction is the tea party’s legacy
LePage and Fredette feed on populist anger but can’t deliver anything for the people.
View from Away: Starbucks incident a painful wake-up call to confront bias
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Our View: It’s up to leaders to help June primary run smoothly
Ranked-choice voting will be used, and even those opposed to the system have a role in making it work properly.
Our View: Barbara Bush didn’t just visit Maine — she lived here
As a summer resident, she joined communities and aided people she could have easily ignored.
Our View: When it comes to dog adoption, make sure you’re working with the right people
The increasing demand and lower supply of rescue dogs has led to some exploitation.