Editorials

Published
November 29, 2022

Our View: Portland Public Schools’ neglect of payroll is inexcusable

Our school district has repeatedly broken the cardinal rule: Pay your workers in full and on time.
Published
November 28, 2022

Another View: After 10 years of limbo, DACA recipients need permanent relief

The House passed a bill to give 'Dreamers' legal status in 2021. It’s time for the Senate to approve the legislation, which would allow it to reach President Biden’s desk soon.
Published
November 27, 2022

Our View: If you print it, they will come

Involving a keen focus on the future, a worthy use of federal and state funding and a climate-minded way out of our stubborn housing shortage, The House that UMaine Printed is attracting attention for all the right reasons.
Published
November 25, 2022

Another View: Why is it so hard to build in America? Blame red tape

Faced with incredibly costly busywork, many projects don’t get off the ground at all.
Published
November 22, 2022

Another View: Democrats’ Florida drubbing is a cautionary tale

Republicans undertook voter-registration drives focused on naturalized citizens from countries such as Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela – groups particularly receptive to the charge that Democratic policies amounted to 'socialism.'
Published
November 21, 2022

Another View: Cryptocurrency stars can flame out. But they can’t take their customers with them

After a bank-run-style failure like this, no reasonable person should place their confidence in cryptocurrency trading operations.
Published
November 20, 2022

Our View: Students forced to learn under the threat of gun violence

Last week, Maine schools were shut down over a hoax, showing just how much the fear of a shooting can affect education.
Published
November 19, 2022

Another View: The U.S. is better for Nancy Pelosi’s leadership

The decision of the 82-year-old Pelosi to withdraw from leadership marks the end of a momentous career.
Published
November 17, 2022

Another View: Trump doesn’t want your vote in 2024. Just your obedience

Hoping Donald Trump might suddenly play by the rules, abide by the law or acknowledge the truth is absurd.
Published
November 15, 2022

Another View: Sending troops to Haiti would make things worse

By acting on behalf of a government that lacks popular legitimacy, the ability of an international mission to earn the trust of the Haitian people would be compromised from the start.Acting