Our elected representatives should be going to extra lengths to answer questions and reach the people. A challenging time calls for nothing less.
Editorials
Maine needs to take a harder line with ICE | Editorial
This iteration of the agency, aggressively operating free of ‘bright-line rules’ across the state, should be under sustained official pressure.
High tension in politics demands high care | Editorial
The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a chilling and painful reminder of the task now at hand.
Maine children shouldn’t be made to wait for dental care | Editorial
Widespread calls to boost the ‘reimbursement rate’ need to be heeded by the Department of Health and Human Services — and fast.
Quite the entrance by Graham Platner | Editorial
Come 2026, the political stakes will be sky-high. If a refreshing newcomer can succeed in capitalizing on that tension, good.
Medicaid work requirement threatens thousands in Maine | Editorial
Sweeping changes to public policy register to most of us as mere headlines — until they’re implemented.
Maine must interrogate hike in health insurance premiums | Editorial
Proposed increases of up to 32% for individual and small group plans in 2026 are rightly causing consternation.
Back to school is riddled with uncertainty | Editorial
On the subject of life without a federal Department of Education, we have more questions than we have answers. Let’s remember that in the coming weeks.
MaineDOT interstate investment should not neglect speed | Editorial
A nervous public has been reassured that $1 million in new traffic cameras will not be used to crack down on speeding. Why not?