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Editorials

Published
March 9, 2018

Another View: Fine lines and obscure points blur the real death penalty issue

Death sentences fall disproportionately on minorities and the poor, and do not deter others from committing murder.
Published
March 8, 2018

Our View: Only one question answered by police shooting probe

A man died in an instant, but the events that  led to his death had been unfolding for months.
Published
March 7, 2018

Our View: Companies, shareholders reaping most of the benefits from federal tax cut

Meanwhile, lower- and middle-class Americans see only a slight increase in take-home pay.
Published
March 6, 2018

Our View: Quebec hydro line could leverage new pipe for gas

Massachusetts wants to put a transmission line across Maine, but won't allow a gas line at home.
Published
March 5, 2018

Our View: Red-flag laws could stop some mass shootings

The criminal justice system is not designed to intervene before someone commits a crime.

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Published
March 4, 2018

Our View: Child’s death calls for investigation of DHHS

Officials should not hide behind laws meant to protect the victim's privacy, not theirs.
Published
March 3, 2018

Another View: Trump tariffs won’t bring back steel mills

Lost jobs in other industries would outpace any gains made in domestic steel production.
Published
March 2, 2018

Our View: U.S. election security should be top priority

Hackers could wreak havoc by getting into state systems if we don't take action now.
Published
March 1, 2018

Our View: DHHS should be more open about child’s death to prevent future harm to kids

People say they reported abuse at Sharon and Julio Carrillo's house. Why wasn't it stopped?
Published
February 28, 2018

Our View: Change in labor law helps Maine students envision career paths

Easing limits on working with hazardous machinery prepares high schoolers for fulfilling, well-paying jobs after graduation.