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Editorials

Published
June 11, 2011

Our View: Portland taxpayer big loser in waterfront easement flap

Officials should explain why they took such a hard line in negotiations with a local businesss.
Published
June 10, 2011

Our View: Congress right to ask for answers on Libya

Democratic U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree and Mike Michaud got it right last week when they crossed party lines and voted with House Republicans to rebuke President Obama for his administration's conduct in the Libyan civil war.<br><br> The resolution, sponsored by the Republican speaker of the House, John Boehner, calls on the president to refrain from introducing ground troops into the conflict, now in its third month, and to turn over documents that influenced his decision to intervene as part of a NATO-led coalition.
Published
June 10, 2011

Our View: Rep. Weiner’s a creep, and America wants him gone

There may not be many standards of conduct Congress is held to, but he still fails them all.
Published
June 9, 2011

Our View: Accident reports should remain open records

Making them secret hides information that took place in public and is of public interest.
Published
June 8, 2011

Our View: Maine legislatorssquander time on bills aimed at voting

Maine has real problems with its economy, the cost of health care, education and energy and a state government that does not take in enough revenue to keep the promises of the past. There should be plenty for lawmakers to do.

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Published
June 7, 2011

Our View: Legislative leadersright to cut their own budget

With bills to reduce the size of the House and Senate – or to do away with one body of the Legislature alltogether – apparently going nowhere, legislative leadership has come up with the next best thing.
Published
June 7, 2011

Our View: ‘Lemonade Day Maine’ made learning sweet

A program that teaches young people about business served up some valuable lessons.
Published
June 6, 2011

Another View: Arafat’s peace plan refusal left out of Israel critic’s column

If the Arabs really want peace, why didn't they grab it when they had the chance in the '90s?
Published
June 6, 2011

Our View: State should take a risk on Katahdin region mills

If two idle paper mills, and the associated jobs, can be saved, it will take bold action.
Published
June 5, 2011

Our View: A contender will emerge from crowded GOP field

With the state of the economy, the Republican nominee will give Obama a real race.