Editorials

Published
February 26, 2023

Another View: What exactly does it take to be president?

If you’ve got it, we want documentation.
Published
February 25, 2023

Our View: Maine’s record-low governor pay is a shortsighted antiquity

Let’s be thrifty in ways that make sense. And appropriately remunerate work that matters.
Published
February 23, 2023

Our View: Maddie Ripley’s win a victory for all those who paved the way

Ripley, the first girl to win a wrestling state title in Maine, shares her victory with Lisa Nowak and others who fought to overcome sexism.
Published
February 22, 2023

Our View: Abortion pill case validates coordinated response

The new national coalition of governors represents 170 million people. Good, and good on Gov. Mills for including Mainers in that number.
Published
February 19, 2023

Another View: Spy balloon further deflates U.S.-China relations

The Biden administration needs to be more transparent about this and other recent incidents.
Published
February 18, 2023

Our View: Maine Deadly Force Review Panel report doesn’t shed enough light

Failures to deescalate situations we can clearly understand. Why don't we know more about the police interventions that succeed?
Published
February 17, 2023

Our View: The phasing out of pandemic SNAP benefits is out of touch

Pre-COVID levels of food assistance are simply no match for a ‘post-COVID’ world.
Published
February 14, 2023

Our View: Rep. Clinton Collamore should resign immediately

The indicted Democratic lawmaker has been MIA since being charged with a host of fraud charges – and he's still collecting a salary. Plus, a note on the proposed e-bike rebate.
Published
February 14, 2023

Our View: To ease rental crisis, we can’t just regulate space – we must create it

The myriad challenges faced by renters throughout Greater Portland were brought to life in a special report Sunday. The way out is to build.
Published
February 12, 2023

Our View: Paid leave would strengthen Maine’s families and workforce

There’s nothing more important than giving people the opportunity to care for their loved ones.