‘Automatic sealing’ is not appropriate for public records. Mainers previously convicted of crimes can and must be protected from discrimination in other ways.
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An exceptional ICE calls for exceptions to the norm | Editorial
In light of the galling chaos we’ve witnessed this year, Gov. Janet Mills’ decision on a contentious bill was the right decision.
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Conditions shouldn’t apply to winter warming shelters in Maine | Editorial
Recent ‘polar vortex disruption’ should prompt a cold, hard assessment of what’s on offer.
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Check in on your local school board | Editorial
A Kennebec Journal investigation reveals the local school board’s rising importance in the gaudy national battle sometimes called ‘the culture war.’
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Did we want the shutdown to end or didn’t we? | Editorial
Outrage over Sen. Angus King’s shutdown vote reveals a public more concerned with politics than with people. Better to save the scorn for where it’s really deserved.
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Maine voted to keep on voting. Good. | Editorial
Goodbye, Question 1, and good riddance.
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Rep. Jared Golden steps up to step back | Editorial
It takes especially punishing circumstances to make a very dedicated and capable congressman dread reelection — and to act on that feeling.
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A lot done to ease SNAP fear in Maine. A lot more to do. | Editorial
Something’s got to give — and it’s not the local markets, restaurants, food banks and pantries already giving their all.
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Vote ‘Yes’ on Maine’s Question 2 | Editorial
Our existing ‘yellow flag’ law is fit for some purposes and less fit for others. The public would benefit from another option alongside it.
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Vote ‘No’ on Maine’s Question 1 | Editorial
To require photo identification at the polls would be one thing. The ballot measure we’re invited to support goes much, much further — with insufficient concern for who or what it would impede.