Officials should not hide behind laws meant to protect the victim’s privacy, not theirs.
Our View
Our View: DHHS should be more open about child’s death to prevent future harm to kids
People say they reported abuse at Sharon and Julio Carrillo’s house. Why wasn’t it stopped?
Our View: Change in labor law helps Maine students envision career paths
Easing limits on working with hazardous machinery prepares high schoolers for fulfilling, well-paying jobs after graduation.
Our View: Ethics panel fails to meet challenge of ‘fake news’ era
Maine enters a new world, where advocates like Jason Savage don’t have to take responsibility for their words.
Our View: Projects put new spin on Maine’s old industries
State R&D funds and water-quality protections have helped make Maine a place where aquaculture and forestry firms want to do business.
Our View: Trump’s denial of Russian meddling exposes nation to further attacks
Sen. Angus King says we can’t respond to warfare that we don’t – or won’t – acknowledge is happening.
Our View: Don’t blame land conservation for rising Maine property taxes
Reduced state aid to municipalities and schools is what’s putting the pinch on taxpayers.
Our View: #MeToo movement comes to Augusta
A lobbyist describes conduct she and others say is business as usual at the State House.
Our View: No excuse to delay MaineCare expansion
Gov. LePage may want a big fight with the Legislature, but the battle is already over.
Our View: We are not helpless to stop gun violence
After the deadly Florida school shooting, we should channel our energy into enacting common-sense limits, not offering ‘thoughts and prayers.’