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Editorials

Published
July 25, 2011

Our View: County civic center vote involves more than price

Should Cumberland County be in show business? The voters get to decide.
Published
July 25, 2011

Another View: Don’t pretend federal budget can be fixed with cuts alone

An editorial that suggests it can borrows the empty rhetoric of the tea party movement.
Published
July 24, 2011

Our View: Hot weekend in D.C. as ‘crisis’ drags on

Both parties are still unable to surrender irreconcilable positions on raising the debt limit.
Published
July 23, 2011

Our View: Clean Election Act will need major overhaul

A recent Supreme Court ruling requires Maine to bring this popular program up to date.
Published
July 23, 2011

Another View: Critics mischaracterize much-needed anti-bullying bill

This necessary protection can be enacted without interfering with civil liberties.

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Published
July 22, 2011

Our View: LePage should take action to answer Olsen’s charges

The outgoing marine resources commissioner says the governor puts special interests first.
Published
July 22, 2011

Our View: Political slap against Portland hurts whole state

Every day but Election Day, Maine's economic engine should be the governor's best friend.
Published
July 21, 2011

Our View: Turnpike seeks a substantial refund of $450,000

The MTA wants former director Paul Violette to cough up money it says he didn't deserve.
Published
July 21, 2011

Our View: There’s only one thing Congress needs to do – raise the debt limit

While a new Senate plan is drawing real interest, it can wait until the pressure's off.
Published
July 20, 2011

Our View: David Trahanshould quit Senate for sportsmen’s job

Ethical questions can be thorny, and especially in a small state like Maine the ones regarding conflicts of interest can be the most complicated to answer.<br><br> It's sometimes hard to know when a lawmaker is putting real-world experience and a lifetime of associations to work on behalf of the people who elected him, or when his judgment is clouded by the source of his paycheck.<br><br> Let's all thank Sen. David Trahan, R-Waldoboro: He's given us an easy one.