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Editorials

Published
October 12, 2013

Another View: Prospective parents in Maine should be required to pass a test

They would have to demonstrate both parenting skills and financial security before being allowed to have children.
Published
October 11, 2013

Our View: Agenda-setting not power grab by mayor

City voters wanted a government with more discipline and accountablity.
Published
October 11, 2013

Another View: Are Portland’s Metro bus ads protected political speech or a promotion of pot?

It’s one thing to say ‘vote yes’ and quite another to claim that marijuana use is good for your health.
Published
October 10, 2013

Another View: If someone else pays the bills, patients won’t spend responsibly

Giving tax credits to establish a system of health savings accounts would help rein in care costs.
Published
October 10, 2013

Our View: Troubled MaineCare ride broker has had its chance

A more local system would appeal to clients and still meet federal regulations.

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Published
October 9, 2013

Our View: Bail decisions should reflect risk to community

Too many people are sitting in jail unnecessarily, waiting for a court date.
Published
October 9, 2013

Another View: Silicon Valley must push back against NSA to protect privacy rights

The need to ensure this basic freedom is just as compelling as the need to protect against the terrorist threat.
Published
October 8, 2013

Our View: Portland should have buffer zone for clinic protests

Protesters can express their beliefs without interfering with a private decision.
Published
October 7, 2013

Our View: Manufacturing jobs bring value, are hard to replace

Though trade deals ensure cheaper imports, they don’t deliver the promised growth Maine needs.
Published
October 7, 2013

Another View: Every arrest should not expose cellphone data to police search

Court rulings from the 1970s allowing warrantless searches of suspects could not have anticipated smartphones.