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Editorials

Published
September 12, 2011

Another View: Liberalizing drug laws not at odds with fighting poverty

A columnist who called marijuana advocates 'selfish' misses the point on the war on drugs.
Published
September 11, 2011

Our View: America must remain vigilant to terror threat

Ten years have passed, but there are still those who would do us harm if we don't stop them.
Published
September 11, 2011

Another View: Students don’t need protection from military recruiters

Maine kids have the critical skills to listen to all sides and make an informed choice.
Published
September 10, 2011

Our View: Congress should find a way to pass jobs package

We can't wait for the next election before Washington takes action on the economy.
Published
September 10, 2011

Another View: Tar sands and fracking not good energy policy for nation

Columnist M.D. Harmon ignores the real costs of exploiting hard-to-get petroleum reserves.

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Published
September 9, 2011

Our View: Lawmakers should go beyond income tax cuts

Maine should reform its tax code at the same time it cuts rates for the highest earners.
Published
September 8, 2011

Our View: How many U.S. troops does Iraq need?

The number can vary, but the real answer is this: Enough to keep it from defeat.
Published
September 8, 2011

Our View: Obama, Packers and Saints – first dinner, then dessert

Americans shouldn't be distracted from an important speech; there's time for fun later.
Published
September 7, 2011

Our View: Maine can’t affordto put off bridge repairs

If you have a hole in your roof, you can either pay to fix it or avoid the repair bill and hope it doesn't rain.<br><br>But you know in your heart that it's going to rain some day.<br><br>This is the situation in which Maine finds itself as its bridges continue to weaken with age . . .
Published
September 6, 2011

Our View: Back to schoolLesson No. 1 – You’ll be fine

On the first day of school, you journey into the big, wide world, wondering if you will be OK.<br><br> You quickly discover that you are not alone; most everyone's stomach sometimes gets that fluttery feeling, too, and they fixate on the same questions as you. Will I be liked? Do I have the smarts to succeed? Can I do this?<br><br> Soon, you get familiar with the foreign places (the playground, the classroom, the cafeteria) and the new routines (the bus pickups, the bells, single-file, no running, raise your hand).