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Editorials

Published
October 26, 2014

Another View: Bans on baiting, snaring, dogs would pave the way for real bear hunting in Maine

An editorial urging a 'no' vote on Question 1 gets it wrong: Shooting an animal that's gorging on junk food is just killing for killing's sake.
Published
October 26, 2014

Our View: R&D bonds necessary to reshape Maine’s economy

Investing in our marine industry and genetic research facilities could create next-generation jobs and boost growth.
Published
October 25, 2014

Another View: USM must balance its budget before tackling larger issues

Suggesting that the university should first shed a campus makes little sense and is impractical.
Published
October 25, 2014

Another View: Red line in Syria keeps getting harder to define

Despite a Russian-brokered disarmament deal, the use of poison gas appears to continue.
Published
October 24, 2014

Another View: Editorial gets it wrong about gas tax hike’s impact

As well as hurting many consumers, increasing the levy would weaken the U.S. economy, not stimulate it.

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Published
October 24, 2014

Our View: Outcome of ‘midtown’ clash no victory for Portland

The fight over the mixed-use project will cost the city much-needed housing units and tax revenue and drive away developers.
Published
October 23, 2014

Our View: LePage sows confusion on MaineCare expansion

He understates the number of people who'd get the full federal subsidy and vastly overstates how many Mainers would need the state to pick up part of the cost.
Published
October 22, 2014

Our View: USM campus closure proposal should get open debate

At the least, the idea merits UMaine System trustees' consideration; instead, it's being brushed off.
Published
October 22, 2014

Another View: Inaction on climate guarantees more work for the Pentagon

Weather-related disasters could unleash an array of social ills worldwide, and the domino effect could threaten our national security.
Published
October 21, 2014

Another View: Wage stagnation may bring humbug to the holidays

When workers can't spend, consumption – the engine of the economy – can't be expected to function.