Our View: Federal judge shows agenda in mask mandate case

In matters of public health, the opinion of an activist jurist with a dictionary shouldn’t carry more weight than a team of scientific experts.

Our View: Maine’s local governments need not rush to spend federal COVID aid

The coronavirus pandemic will have long-term effects, and the response should also have a long horizon.

Our View: Consequences came far too slowly for officers who abused their power

Even after evidence of their misconduct surfaced, the officers kept working for years.

Our View: Pump the brakes on Maine Turnpike spur

Land-use planning reform and a transit study should come before construction of a $200 million-plus highway project.

View from Away: French election this month has global stakes

Our View: Passamaquoddy Tribe should have control over its drinking water

Gov. Mills, who does not support the tribe's effort in its entirety, should set her concerns aside and sign the bill into law.

Our View: Maine hits historic milestone with first Black justice

At an age when some people are considering retirement, District Court Judge Rick Lawrence is continuing to break barriers.

Our View: Bill before Legislature builds on Maine’s clean-energy successes

The bill, like the last one, would trigger millions of dollars of investment in Maine while getting us closer to zero emissions.

Our View: Maine should address shelter shortage

What looks like a crisis for the city of Portland is really a statewide problem that needs legislative action.

View from Away: Finally, a Black woman has a place on the Supreme Court bench

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