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Published
January 24, 2021

Another View: Senators should hold Trump to account

Columnist Jim Fossel is wrong to advise us to ignore the president’s incitement of a mob.
Published
January 24, 2021

Our View: Maine’s COVID numbers tell a troubling story

The acceleration of new cases comes as too many Mainers are behaving as if the pandemic is no real threat.
Published
January 23, 2021

Another View: Higher federal minimum wage an essential part of COVID recovery

It’s the right thing to do to provide not a handout, just a fair wage for a fair day’s work. And it’s badly overdue.
Published
January 22, 2021

Our View: Portland City Council takes public business behind closed doors

Elected officials can meet in private only when they have a good reason. None is offered for an executive session on needle-exchange rules.
Published
January 21, 2021

Our View: Nation should heed President Biden’s call for unity

National solidarity begins with mutual respect and a commitment to the truth.
Published
January 20, 2021

Our View: Maine State Police policies should not be withheld from public

When a government agency is given enormous power, it must be transparent in how that power is used.
Published
January 19, 2021

Our View: Capitol Police chief should step down over false social media posts

The violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters should make it clear that words have consequences.
Published
January 18, 2021

Our View: In 2021, Maine should work toward universal internet access

A new statewide initiative is collecting information on where access is the worst. We should act on it as soon as possible.
Published
January 17, 2021

Our View: King’s call for economic justice unfulfilled

Racial disparities in income and wealth are as restrictive today as segregation was in the past.
Published
January 16, 2021

Another View: Climate change remains the greatest crisis of our crisis-filled era

Each of the last seven years has been among the 10 warmest on record. The U.N. warns rightly that we are not doing enough to deal with it.