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Editorials

Published
May 9, 2018

Our View: Removal of paintings from USM show raises plenty of tough questions

The decision to take down art by a convicted sex offender poses issues college students should be grappling with – such as free speech, punishment and redemption.
Published
May 9, 2018

Another View: California’s failure to crack down on illegal pot shops undercuts legal sellers

There needs to be coordination between state and local authorities that hasn't happened yet.
Published
May 8, 2018

Our View: Bayside’s woes are bigger than one neighborhood

Gov. LePage's hostility to anti-poverty programs has made a bad situation worse.
Published
May 7, 2018

Our View: Local groups take initiative on broadband in rural, small-town Maine

Help wasn't coming on one of the state's most pressing problems, so from Sanford to Woodland, they've stepped up.
Published
May 6, 2018

Another View: Newspaper’s call to close Long Creek fails to offer viable alternatives for at-risk Maine youth

A great deal of treatment takes place there, and hundreds, if not thousands, of young people have been helped.

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Published
May 6, 2018

Our View: By stalling on Medicaid expansion, Gov. LePage is breaking Maine law

The argument over wider access to MaineCare is done – now, he must implement the program.
Published
May 5, 2018

Another View: Reason for cautious hope for Korean peace

A treaty between the Koreas merits pursuing because progress must be sought.
Published
May 4, 2018

Our View: Misleading marijuana claims no help to Maine policymakers

As the state moves closer to launching a legal retail pot market, decisions should be based on fact.
Published
May 3, 2018

Our View: High stakes for Maine and its residents in lawsuit over vehicle pollution

The health of tens of thousands with respiratory illnesses is at risk as the EPA tries to roll back nationwide fuel-efficiency improvements in the years ahead.
Published
May 3, 2018

Another View: Food ‘hazard’ labels to scare us thin? NAFTA shouldn’t go there

Let Americans decide for themselves whether a moment's joy from a cookie is worth the extra pounds.