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Editorials

Published
December 25, 2012

Our View: Dickens’ Christmas message still rings out

What Scrooge learns about giving is a powerful lesson in any century.
Published
December 25, 2012

Another View: Don’t equate raising taxes on wealthy with cuts for the needy

People who can afford to pay a little more are different from those who are struggling already.
Published
December 24, 2012

Our View: Maine should ban high-capacity magazines

Lawmakers should not wait too long before passing a common-sense response to Newtown.
Published
December 24, 2012

Another View: Senate Intelligence Committee should release torture report

The country needs to know what was done in interrogations and whether it was worth it.
Published
December 23, 2012

Our View: Gun problem won’t be fixed by psychotherapy

We need better mental health services but not instead of better measures to control guns.

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Published
December 23, 2012

Another View: Police are more likely to save lives than take them

Police have the duty to protect the public and a right to use force to defend themselves.
Published
December 23, 2012

Our View: Skills gap right issue for Legislature’s focus

Training Mainers for jobs that are already here is the best form of economic development.
Published
December 22, 2012

Our View: Boehner should strike deal with Democrats

Far right-wing members of Congress have taken themselves out of deficit negotiations.
Published
December 22, 2012

Another View: Michaud’s statement a dodge on the gun control issue

If we wait to stop grieving before we start talking about gun control, we will never start.
Published
December 21, 2012

Another View: Benghazi report a step in the right direction

But the Accountability Review Board made no attempt to identify the attackers.