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Editorials

Published
October 23, 2019

Our View: When fake sites and trolls beat facts, we all lose

Fueled by social media and cynical politics, misinformation is rampant, and we are all paying the price.
Published
October 22, 2019

Our View: Storm exposes flaw in Maine’s cable regulation

Electric utilities and telephone companies are regulated by the PUC, but internet providers are not – so they don't have to say who's out of service or when service will be restored.
Published
October 21, 2019

Our View: We are having the wrong debate over school meals eligibility

We should be talking about how to expand school meals, not arguing over whether students deserve them.
Published
October 20, 2019

Our View: Economic abuse is domestic violence

Federal consumer protection laws should not be used to enable abusers who weaponize credit.
Published
October 20, 2019

Another View: Income data skews Portland’s housing efforts

By using the area median income as a benchmark, low-wage workers are driven out of hot real estate markets.

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Published
October 19, 2019

Another View: Warren fools no one by avoiding Medicare tax talk

Expensive public programs need to be paid for. Why not say so?
Published
October 18, 2019

Our View: Maine’s plan for lobster lines an improvement

In 2017 and 2018, 20 right whales died – a staggering 4% of the population – mostly from entanglements with fishing lines. Experts say even 1 death a year could doom the population.
Published
October 17, 2019

Our Endorsement: Tae Chong is our choice for Portland’s District 3

His connections with a wide range of Portland residents help him understand issues that affect the off-peninsula neighborhoods that make up the district.
Published
October 17, 2019

Our Endorsement: Kate Snyder is our choice for Portland mayor

Snyder’s experience on the Portland school board during some tough budget years shows why she is best suited for the position.
Published
October 16, 2019

Our View: Proud state watching as Maine native prepares to make history

Jessica Meir is scheduled to take part in the first all-female spacewalk this week.