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Editorials

Published
September 9, 2012

Our View: ‘Organic’ label just one piece of good information

A study that disputes the value of organic produce ignores what people really like about it.
Published
September 8, 2012

Our View: Don’t lower liquor prices to boost sales

Lawmakers are considering a short-sighted and destructive change to the state contract.
Published
September 7, 2012

Another View: Future retirement plans a concern for all ages

Demographic pressures will require more nuanced solutions than either party offers.
Published
September 6, 2012

Another View: Maine should resist the rise of for-profit hospital chains

– The recent news about the possibility that nonprofit Mercy Hospital will be acquired by a for-profit chain owned by Cerberus Capital should raise red flags all over Maine. With the possible exception of Eastern Maine Health System’s flirtation over the sale of a few renal dialysis centers to the for-profit Da Vita Dialysis Center […]
Published
September 6, 2012

Our View: Suing feds for Medicaid is a political stunt

The state has better uses for its money than trying to speed up a likely negative decision.

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Published
September 5, 2012

Our View: State has outsourced policy on virtual schools

The LePage administration has given for-profit companies too much influence in digital learning.
Published
September 4, 2012

Our View: New jobs not paying what old ones did

Without some form of new stimulus grants, our economy will keep struggling, a study says.
Published
September 3, 2012

Our View: To bugs, we’re what’s handy for takeout

To avoid catching what insects have to give us, we need to make ourselves repulsive to them.
Published
September 2, 2012

Our View: Nova Scotia paper subsidy casts long, dark shadow

Plans to spend $125 million on a Cape Breton plant could heighten competitive pressures here.
Published
September 2, 2012

Our View: Want to enjoy a perfect Labor Day? Don’t read this

As night follows day, so does fall follow summer. And after fall comes ... oh, forget it.