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Editorials

Published
February 5, 2015

Our View: Governor’s budget speech is aimed at two targets

LePage will have to sell his plan to his own party as well as to Democrats if it is going to pass.
Published
February 4, 2015

Another View: Scrutiny of drivers latest example of federal spying’s scope

A DEA program created to keep tabs on drug lords and gunrunners is now focusing on law-abiding citizens.
Published
February 4, 2015

Our View: Police in Maine need support with mental health crisis calls

Expanding de-escalation training could reduce both the use of force and injuries to officers and others.
Published
February 3, 2015

Our View: LePage should call for MaineCare compromise

Other states are finding Washington willing to make a deal on coverage, and Maine should, too.
Published
February 2, 2015

Our View: Too many Maine children lagging on vaccinations

A bill targets the high opt-out rate, but a much greater number of kids skip some shots.

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Published
February 1, 2015

Our View: State should not punish Portland with GA cuts

Cuts to General Assistance would mean more people living on the streets and more pressure to increase local property tax.
Published
January 31, 2015

Another View: White House drone incident points up need for changes

The underlying issue is that the federal government poorly regulates the booming drone industry.
Published
January 31, 2015

Our View: Group looks to 2016 for ranked-choice vote

A lot of education needs to be done before this measure is ready for a referendum.
Published
January 30, 2015

Another View: Fingerprinting could finish off debate over voter ID laws

A functioning democracy depends on both access to the ballot box and public confidence in the integrity of elections.
Published
January 30, 2015

Our View: As more tenants turn to rooming houses, city’s oversight lags

Regulation and enforcement are critical to ensuring that Portland's low-income renters have safe places to live.