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Editorials

Published
July 8, 2014

Our View: Maine roads would benefit from gas tax hike

Frozen since 1993, the tax has not kept up with inflation or our transportation needs.
Published
July 7, 2014

Our View: Loss of pest control is the real scary bat story

A mysterious fungus that is spreading through the region is good news only for mosquitoes.
Published
July 6, 2014

Our View: One year after Lac-Megantic, lessons on how to prevent another tragedy

The disaster brought needed attention to the jump in oil shipments by rail and the aging stock in which oil is shipped.
Published
July 6, 2014

Our View: Maine medical examiner backlog needs federal fix

Short-staffed death investigators nationwide should get more U.S. oversight and funding.
Published
July 5, 2014

Our View: Thumbs up, thumbs down: A week in Maine news

Buffer zones, lobster chefs, school programs and tourism are how summer starts here.

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Published
July 4, 2014

Our View: USM’s place on list of most-expensive schools shows lack of state commitment

A college education matters more than ever, and Maine should not skimp on this investment.
Published
July 4, 2014

Another View: Bowdoin Christian group would benefit from opening leadership roles to all

By cutting its ties to the organization, the college showed its commitment to treating every student equally.
Published
July 3, 2014

Our View: Arsenic rules succumb to behind-the-scenes politicking

Industry pressure and well-placed donations shouldn't be allowed to influence drinking-water standards.
Published
July 2, 2014

Our View: Maine’s asylum seekers deserve more support, not less

Cutting off aid to those facing persecution punishes people taking legal steps to stay here.
Published
July 1, 2014

Our View: Women’s health put on campaign agenda by court

A pair of rulings assures that reproductive rights will be central to the upcoming election.