The state should help mothers get and stay in treatment so that their children grow up in stable homes.
Our View
Our View: All Maine outdoorsmen play role in fighting poaching
It’s no petty crime: It violates fair-chase rules and harms one of our state’s great resources.
Our View: ‘Never forget’ must be more than a slogan
The cost of renewing programs to aid 9/11 first responders is a price we as a nation are obligated to pay.
Our View: Everyday voters, in Maine and nationwide, harmed by weak campaign rules
Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s deal with a GOP group in exchange for election funding should raise questions.
Our View: Don’t make female veterans fight for postwar care
Women’s clinics like the one at Maine’s Togus VA medical center should be a model for systemwide change.
Our View: Secretive Maine ‘fusion center’ should have ample, transparent oversight
Far too little is known about the intelligence-gathering agency that has been given a key role in the state drug crackdown.
Our View: Anti-LGBT bias victims too often have no remedy
A Kentucky case shows they have legal recourse when denied marriage licenses, but many still face barriers to work and housing.
Our View: This Labor Day, there’s some good news for labor
The relationship between capital and workers shows some sign of moving toward balance.
Our View: Facebook photo flap shows need for more education, tougher protections
A federal proposal to make social media sites liable for ‘revenge porn’ is a good idea. So is talking with kids about online boundaries.
Our View: Compromise would be best for Fore Street site
Historical significance is just part of what should be considered at the Portland Co. site.