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Editorials

Published
November 2, 2013

Our View: Senate continues filibuster ‘shutdown’

Two back-to-back procedural blocks of nominees – one in which Susan Collins participated – show where the system needs fixing.
Published
November 2, 2013

Another View: Portland marijuana referendum would free up scarce police resources

Question 1 would give city officers the authority to stop making needless arrests for possession.
Published
November 1, 2013

Another View: Vote to protect our waterfront and protect S. Portland

The oil campaign opposing the Waterfront Protection Ordinance is based on fear. Don’t be fooled.
Published
November 1, 2013

Our View: Give Maine’s skilled immigrants chance to fill ‘skills gap’

Eliminating a $75,000 pilot transition program for foreign-trained professionals will cost Maine much more than it saves.
Published
October 31, 2013

Another View: Proposed controls on painkillers could reverse dangerous trend

Tightening how doctors prescribe drugs containing hydrocodone represents a long-overdue shift.

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Published
October 31, 2013

Our View: Federal food fight targets the vulnerable

With SNAP to be slashed starting Friday and more cuts possible, the needy are in the crosshairs.
Published
October 30, 2013

Our View: Court supervision makes sense in North Pond Hermit case

Sentencing Christopher T. Knight to a special, intensive program will ensure he gets the help he needs.
Published
October 30, 2013

Another View: Paper’s sweeping endorsement of bond issues overlooks key data

Most of the proposals make sense, but Question 2 – aiding the fiscally mismanaged university system – is a ‘no.’
Published
October 29, 2013

Another View: Saudi women shift their fight for equal rights into drive

A driver’s license may not be the most important freedom, but it is a powerful symbol of independence.
Published
October 29, 2013

Our View: Homeless family surge shows depth of need

The problem is not that there are too many people seeking help, but that there is not enough affordable housing.