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Editorials

Published
July 4, 2012

Another View: For Joe Paterno, truth paints an uglier picture

The coach and others could have stopped a pedophile. Instead, they protected a reputation.
Published
July 4, 2012

Another View: Pedestrians also are endangered by drivers using cellphones

The writer suggests finding a safe place to stop before texting or phoning.
Published
July 3, 2012

Another View: Court correctly upholds the right to lie, even when it’s about valor

Last Thursday, the Supreme Court struck down, in a 6-3 ruling, the Stolen Valor Act of 2005, which declared it a federal misdemeanor to falsely present oneself as a decorated military officer. Overlooked in the wake of the Obamacare decision, the court’s ruling in United States vs. Alvarez is a commendable reinforcement of the First […]
Published
July 3, 2012

Another View: Farms’ use of antibiotics adds to ‘superbug’ risk

Voluntary guidelines about giving the drugs to food animals may not be sufficient.
Published
July 2, 2012

Another View: Defense industry starts panicking as cuts loom

Last year, Republicans refused to raise taxes; now, they’re decrying a lower military budget.

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Published
July 1, 2012

Our View: Court’s work is done, lawmakers should act

It's up to Maine to tailor a system that fits its needs within a new national framework.
Published
July 1, 2012

Another View: Obama pulls a stunt to buy Latin votes before election

And the mandate shows his continued overreach by circumventing Congress.
Published
June 30, 2012

Another View: Maine had already moved forward in health insurance

Misinformation and misleading statements about reform need to be corrected.
Published
June 30, 2012

Another View: Patent law needs to be brought into digital age

A court ruling last week in a case involving Apple and Motorola is a step in that direction.
Published
June 29, 2012

Our View: Decision moves reform back into political arena

Controversy over the health care law is far from over as Romney and Obama head into November.