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Editorials

Published
October 9, 2018

Our View: Having insurance no shield from high health care costs

Rising premiums and deductibles are stifling wage growth for the workers who are supposed to be faring well under employer-provided plans.
Published
October 8, 2018

Our View: New group right to spotlight Maine school-funding inequity

The state formula is unfair to towns with low local incomes and high-priced property.
Published
October 7, 2018

Commentary: Weak parties make for a weak republic

They are likely to be hijacked by celebrities, with policy taking a back seat to personality.
Published
October 7, 2018

Another View: Editorial wrong on Kavanaugh’s temperament

The federal judge was defending himself against vile, politically motivated charges.
Published
October 6, 2018

Another View: Donald Trump a self-made man? Take a closer look

An exhaustive New York Times investigation reveals a fortune built on lies and scheming.

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Published
October 5, 2018

Our View: With a ‘yes’ vote, Sen. Collins ties her legacy to that of Brett Kavanaugh

It may not seem fair to pin so much responsibility on one senator, but she is part of a small group of her colleagues who could break a partisan vote.
Published
October 4, 2018

Our View: Sen. Collins should vote ‘no’ on Kavanaugh

The toxic confirmation process threatens to do long-term damage to the Supreme Court as an institution. The Senate should reject the nomination and start over, and Collins has the ability to help make that happen.
Published
October 4, 2018

Our View: Don’t forget: Alcohol is also a deadly drug

New research by the World Health Organization finds that 5% of all deaths can be attributed to booze.
Published
October 3, 2018

Our View: Students can’t compete without computer science education

A study shows that Maine should get moving if it wants its young people and businesses to be competitive.
Published
October 2, 2018

Our View: In-prison drug-treatment deal could save lives

A settlement involving an Aroostook County man should pave the way for medication-assisted treatment behind bars.