Land-use planning reform and a transit study should come before construction of a $200 million-plus highway project.
editorial
Another View: A prudent call on air travel masking
Complaints are tiresome. It’s a minor inconvenience, and the pandemic isn’t over.
Our View: Maine hits historic milestone with first Black justice
At an age when some people are considering retirement, District Court Judge Rick Lawrence is continuing to break barriers.
Our View: Legislation builds on Maine’s clean-energy successes
L.D. 1350, like a similar bill in 2019, would trigger millions of dollars in investment in Maine while getting us closer to zero emissions.
Our View: Maine should address shelter shortage
What looks like a crisis for the city of Portland is really a statewide problem that needs legislative action.
Another View: Finally, a Black woman has a place on the Supreme Court bench
The confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson is historic and a moment to celebrate. But it doesn’t mean this is a racially evolved nation.
Our View: Legislature must take action on holding Maine utilities accountable
To make the necessary transition to clean energy, and to keep prices down, Maine will need good partners running its electric companies.
Another View: College rankings are misleading. So why do we still use them?
U.S. News’ and other annual rankings are unhelpful and too frequently gamed by colleges. It’s time to give families useful guides.
Another View: Hold Putin to account for war crimes
The most recent revelations from Bucha further confirm Russia’s depravity.
Our View: Housing crisis is everywhere in Maine, and so is homelessness
The rising cost of housing is leaving people all across the state on the brink of disaster.