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Editorials

Published
May 16, 2014

Our View: There’s no justifying CDC’s shredding of state records

Whether or not officials’ actions were criminal, they should have known better than to destroy documents that belong to the people.
Published
May 16, 2014

Another View: ‘Right to be forgotten’ by Google may be useful EU experiment

Giving people the ability to delete embarrassing search results raises legitimate worries, but addresses real concerns.
Published
May 15, 2014

Our View: Low-cost flood insurance leads to dangerous development

Towns and property owners should get help with flood-proofing structures, not rebuilding them.
Published
May 15, 2014

Another View: Anti-minimum wage writer failed to do his homework

The writer provided no evidence or statistical backing for claims that an increase would be harmful.
Published
May 14, 2014

Our View: Early release for inmates can work if well-planned

Reinstating parole would let selected Maine offenders make a supervised re-entry into society.

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Published
May 14, 2014

Another View: Nigeria tragedy shows limits of world’s ability to intervene

The kidnappings of schoolgirls by anti-Western extremists comes amid increasing violence in several countries.
Published
May 13, 2014

Another View: Sex assaults in the military demand action by Congress

If the Pentagon can’t get the problem under control, Congress should step in.
Published
May 13, 2014

Our View: Some Maine schools need help assessing students’ success

To meet a deadline for redefining education standards, districts should get more state support.
Published
May 12, 2014

Another View: Incentives for business receive scrutiny, merit support

A column characterizing Maine’s modest  suite of tax incentives as ‘welfare’ is wrong.
Published
May 12, 2014

Our View: Portland voters should support school budget

Tuesday’s referendum is a chance for city residents to invest in their future.