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Editorials

Published
October 8, 2014

Our View: Time to press gubernatorial candidates on job-creation proposals

The debates offer a unique opportunity to get to the substance of Maine's most pressing problem.
Published
October 8, 2014

Another View: Hacking of JPMorgan shows need for serious U.S. cyberwar plan

Washington should be ready to respond if investigators secure unambiguous evidence of Russia's involvement.
Published
October 7, 2014

Another View: With a ban on plastic bags, California makes food shopping green

Last week, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill to make California the first state to ban single-use plastic bags at supermarkets and pharmacies beginning in July 2015, although it does not apply to bags used for fruits, vegetables or meats. The prohibition will extend to convenience stores, liquor outlets and small food stores in July […]
Published
October 7, 2014

Our View: Calling Mainers cheap with charities is unfair

Including religious donations skews the rankings, but there is still more we can do.
Published
October 6, 2014

Our View: Most of the easy answers on welfare are wrong

A majority of Mainers agree we should be helping people improve, not blaming them for being poor

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Published
October 6, 2014

Another View: Transition to a ‘metropolitan’ USM should be embraced

The university has tried to be all things to all people, but now it must become leaner and more efficient.
Published
October 5, 2014

Our View: Maine must look past mills, create new jobs

Policymakers should focus on other industries that can do for our economy what the paper industry once did.
Published
October 4, 2014

Another View: Editorial overlooked focus of St. Lawrence expansion debate

At issue is having a regional performance venue in the middle of a largely residential neighborhood.
Published
October 4, 2014

Our View: Franklin Street revival depends on cooperation

If this becomes another ugly Portland land-use fight, nothing positive is likely to happen.
Published
October 3, 2014

Another View: Long independence-minded, Catalonia eyes Spanish secession

The big question is whether the region can maintain its high level of prosperity if it's no longer part of Spain.