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Editorials

Published
August 9, 2017

Our View: President Trump spurns proven anti-drug strategies for tough talk

As overdose deaths soar in Maine and nationwide, he squanders an opportunity to make a real difference.
Published
August 8, 2017

Our View: Rep. Poliquin’s bill eats away at effective school nutrition program

Congress should reject a proposal to water down funding for the one small initiative that helps low-income kids get a taste of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Published
August 7, 2017

Our View: Key Obamacare subsidies must be maintained

Low-income Mainers could be hit hard if President Trump cuts payments that reduce out-of-pocket health care costs.
Published
August 6, 2017

Another View: By raising legal age for buying tobacco, Maine creates absurd double standard

Young adults have an array of responsibilities under the law, but they've lost another right.
Published
August 6, 2017

Our View: Portland deli video shows end result of broken system

The upsetting encounter in Maine's largest city is the by-product of a statewide lack of mental health and addiction treatment.

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Published
August 5, 2017

Another View: Removing harmful genes in vitro presents critical frontier

Bioethics of selective breeding must catch up with its science so we have time to zero in on thorny issues.
Published
August 4, 2017

Our View: MRSA infections in Portland are wake-up call to public

The incident at a city rec camp has been contained, but we should all know what to do to protect ourselves.
Published
August 4, 2017

Another View: There’s no time for squabbling on raising federal debt limit

Using the vote for political leverage on other issues endangers the stability of the financial system.
Published
August 3, 2017

Our View: Actions to promote clean air may help Maine breathe easier

Officials are right to fight an effort by the Trump administration to delay pollution enforcement.
Published
August 2, 2017

Another View: Hiring Kelly as chief of staff won’t help unless Trump focuses

The president should look at the big picture and stop trying to pick fights and settle scores.