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Editorials

Published
May 27, 2016

Our View: Maine’s alarming bike, pedestrian toll demands road rules refresher

An average of 11 people a year are killed while cycling or walking in our state. There have already been six such deaths in the first five months of 2016.
Published
May 27, 2016

Another View: Austrian election close shave with right-wing xenophobia

Voters from defeated centrist parties spare Austria the embarrassment of electing a far-right populist.
Published
May 26, 2016

Another View: Acquittal in Freddie Gray case is no vindication of Baltimore police

Law enforcement scrutiny and reform are still needed nationwide to prevent more deaths like Gray's.
Published
May 26, 2016

Our View: As addiction soars, Maine officials drag feet on response

Programs that might save lives have been funded and approved – now the DHHS should implement them.
Published
May 25, 2016

Our View: Price hike could undercut effectiveness of expanding naloxone access

As the Maine delegation urges federal action to rein in costs, state officials should push makers of the overdose antidote for a better deal.

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Published
May 25, 2016

Another View: Humans can help wild creatures by staying away from them

A well-meaning but misguided Yellowstone 'rescue' results in a calf's death and offers a grim lesson.
Published
May 24, 2016

Another View: Background check question would be reasonable regulation

An op-ed by the head of the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine overstates the referendum's hardships and ignores its benefits.
Published
May 24, 2016

Our View: Civil rights vote switch heaps shame on Poliquin

Maine's 2nd District congressman should have held fast on a vote to prevent discrimination.
Published
May 23, 2016

Our View: Public comment critical part of local government

The controversy over SAD 6 policy violations escalated because parents didn't feel heard.
Published
May 23, 2016

Another View: EgyptAir mystery grim reminder of airport security flaws

Putting better defenses in place is the best way to ensure that terrorists' schemes don't pay off.