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Editorials

Published
April 28, 2014

Our View: Maine schools’ high rankings don’t mean problems are over

Low-income families need more support so their kids come to class ready to learn.
Published
April 27, 2014

Our View: Maine’s business tax breaks should be better justified

It’s not enough to say that incentives create jobs – the state should be able to show how many.
Published
April 27, 2014

Another View: Workers’ compensation changes offer no benefit to injured Maine workers

Only insurance companies will benefit from the ‘improvements’ praised by a Maine Voices columnist.
Published
April 26, 2014

Our Views: Thumbs up, thumbs down: Short takes on the week’s news

Westbrook’s second chance and the conservative stampede away from a rancher caught our attention.
Published
April 25, 2014

Our View: Prison reforms take Maine in right direction

As harrowing as conditions still are in solitary confinement at Maine State Prison, the state is an example of progress.

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Published
April 24, 2014

Our View: Food hubs would link Maine’s small farms to new markets

Lawmakers should override Gov. LePage’s veto of a bill to make it easier to distribute local products.
Published
April 23, 2014

Our View: Maine trafficking law puts blame where it belongs

Boosting penalties for coercing vulnerable people into prostitution will fund efforts to help victims get out.
Published
April 23, 2014

Another View: Young California airport stowaway does us all a favor

The boy who traveled to Hawaii in a plane’s wheel well raises awareness of all-too-porous security.
Published
April 22, 2014

Our View: Railroad safety must begin at local level

Maine is vulnerable to a catastrophe like the one in Lac-Megantic – and it’s not ready.
Published
April 21, 2014

Our View: Misplaced apostrophe is nothing to celebrate

Maine stands alone when it comes to sticking a squiggly line where it doesn’t belong.