Our View: In the absence of gun reform, police have no room for error

Without basic checks and balances, the onus is on law enforcement agents and agencies. Too often, they are simply not up to the task.

Our View: Vote ‘yes’ on ballot questions 5, 6, 7 and 8

Questions 5 through 8 are simple fixes to the state Constitution. Question 6 can be argued to go a bit deeper.

Our View: Money in politics is a problem, but Question 2 won’t solve it

Question 2 would likely keep some Maine-based companies from participating in elections, and it is a threat to the freedom of the press.

Our View: ‘Humility is called for as accountability is sought’

Our U.S. senators’ reluctance to support a federal assault weapons ban must be reconsidered now.

Our View: Brokenhearted for Lewiston, we will have to heal together

Gone forever is the idea that Maine is an unusually safe place to be.

View from Away: Why are governments still subsidizing fossil fuels?

Our View: Yes on Question 4 to preserve Maine’s right to repair our vehicles

View from Away: Don’t believe the naysayers. We can electrify the economy without leaving workers behind

Our View: Pine Tree Power not the answer to Maine’s utility challenges

Mainers want to save money, reduce outages and, focused on climate change, exert more control over grid decision-making. How do we best achieve those ends?

Our View: Freight railroad free-for-all is unacceptable

The secrecy enjoyed by railroads leaves Maine unable to either evaluate or respond to potentially extraordinary risks to public health and safety.