Editorials
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2025
Our View: Raise the cigarette tax in Maine
All available evidence should make it hard to oppose this tax with a straight face. Where there’s smoke …
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2025
Our View: Sen. Collins’ decision matrix does not pass muster
Without taking proper steps to assist the public’s understanding of her process, the senator leaves herself open to more of the same criticism.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2025
Our View: Maine delegates rightly assume united front on Musk, Gaza
Amid mounting consternation, Collins, Golden, King and Pingree appear to be doing what they can to make sense of the nonsensical.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2025
Our View: It’s a ‘yes’ for Sen. Bennett’s light-bulb moment
The more transparency in Maine’s lawmaking, the better. This should be very hard to argue against.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2025
Our View: Less reporting on housing, more housing
Year in, year out, very capable Maine minds work together to isolate the problems, identify the solutions and produce reports. Now it’s time to build homes.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2025
Our View: Maine in no position to shrug at ‘nation’s report card’
The state response to a federal finding of math and reading skills that are among the lowest in the country left a lot to be desired.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2025
Our View: Maine is a casualty of Trump opposition to offshore wind energy
At least one of President Trump's 'Day 1' executive orders pays zero heed to the bottom line.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2025
Another View: Coarse language in seats of power reflects broader decline
It will be interesting to see if the term "presidential" can survive the incoming administration.
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PublishedJanuary 19, 2025
Our View: Maine Republicans hellbent on keeping gun lobby happy
The move to repeal the 72-hour waiting period disparages the unanimity that got it over the line.
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PublishedJanuary 12, 2025
Our View: Yes, energy office should be a Cabinet department
For the good of Maine, lawmakers must seize the opportunity to elevate this agency and its work.
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