He and incumbent Michael Brennan agree on the issues, but Strimling has the skills needed to sway people.
Our View
Our View: Compromise on Maine wind project offers model for land funds dispute
Both sides sacrificed in the turbine fight, an approach that LePage and the Legislature might follow to release property preservation money.
Our View: GPS monitoring bolsters Maine abuse victims’ safety at a critical time
A three-county pilot project that uses the devices to enforce protection orders should be expanded statewide.
Our View: Portland benefits from strong city manager
Manager Jon Jennings’ ability to get the ‘midtown’ deal finalized puts policy in action.
Our View: Maine CDC chief’s backtracking on vaccinations doesn’t help state
It’s puzzling that Kenneth Albert apparently backs informed opt-out consent by parents, but not the bill requiring it.
Our View: There’s more to gun rights than ‘good guys’ and ‘bad guys’
A new Maine law that makes more guns readily available also means more can go terribly wrong.
Our View: Chickenpox case sets precedent for Maine outbreaks
To give vulnerable people a chance to protect themselves, state officials should reveal the location of those infected in a timely manner.
Our View: Only the Legislature can tell LePage to stop
If lawmakers won’t stand up to the governor, Maine’s government won’t be able to function.
Our View: Treatment access key to success of pioneering drug amnesty effort
To make programs modeled on one in Gloucester, Mass., work in Maine, local and county police here should be getting more state support.
Our View: Mental health reform isn’t enough to prevent shootings
A full response to mass killings like the one in Oregon last week should include gun controls.