The civilized world must unite against the dictator’s brazen detention of opposition journalist Raman Pratasevich.
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Our View: Bad roads, big vehicles causing increase in pedestrian deaths
The deaths of three Augusta residents are a reminder that roads are not always safe for people walking and bicycling.
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Our View: Maine should invest in early childhood programs
A bill before the Legislature would take a successful Somerset County program statewide.
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Our View: Free meals do wonders for students, their schools
Maine’s Legislature should not hesitate to pass a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson to provide breakfast and lunch with no strings attached.
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Our View: A police killing that changed history
A new generation of activists emerged after George Floyd’s murder.
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Our View: Maine should cut use of cash bail
County jails are full of people awaiting trial, mostly for minor offenses.
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Another View: Gun safes would save lives
A near-tragedy in Bath shows that a loaded gun should never be kept where a child could find it.
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Another View: Aliens are (probably) not harassing the Navy
Unidentified flying objects have been interacting with military ships with alarming frequency. Congress is right to take the issue seriously.
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Our View: Clear night skies make Maine’s North Woods special
Land between Moosehead Lake and Baxter State Park this month became the first International Dark Sky Park in New England, a challenge as much as a celebration.
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Our View: Collins should support independent Jan. 6 commission
The Maine Republican senator’s minor objections should not outweigh the danger of doing nothing in response to the insurrection.