Editorials

Published
May 20, 2011

Our View: Public concern was crucial to Texas mother’s arrest

Because people paid attention and spoke up, police make progress in a little boy's death.
Published
May 19, 2011

Our View: Car plate scanners have legitimate police uses

As long as carefully designed rules are in place, they will improve public safety.
Published
May 19, 2011

Our View: Hold on Willard Square market sends risky message

Retroactive revisions to zoning and building rules don't make entrepreneurs happy.
Published
May 18, 2011

Our View: Too early to say Mitchell failed in Mideast mission

"A true patriot who has answered the call to serve time and again, George Mitchell has had an impressive career. He has served admirably through his tireless work to broker peace in the Middle East. Although he is stepping down from this role, the mission will continue, and George Mitchell's diligence, patience and intelligence will have helped pave the way toward a lasting peace. The citizens of Maine, and the world, are proud of his great work." – Sen. Susan Collins<br /><br />
Published
May 17, 2011

Our View: Medical pot disconnectputs patients at risk

Many medicines come with side effects, but few can compare with medical marijuana's: What other drug, when used as directed, could land you in jail?<br><br> That's because even though 16 states including Maine have legalized the use of marijuana in some applications, the federal government still considers it to be illegal under any circumstance.

Published
May 16, 2011

Our View: Teen work billa reasonable change

The bill provides students with the opportunity to work additional hours if they want to or need to, but it doesn't require them to work more or less than they do now. Young workers and employers would benefit from the flexibility this law would permit.
Published
May 15, 2011

Another View: Editorial on opinion poll distorts Gov. LePage’s image

Some people will never give the governor credit, no matter how much he accomplishes.
Published
May 15, 2011

Our View: Slow down health bill for better results

House Republicans are forcing through a measure that would be improved by process.
Published
May 14, 2011

Our View: Kid Safe product deal a model for compromise

By working together, lawmakers made consumer protections more effective.
Published
May 14, 2011

Another View: Health care costs are sending country to the poorhouse

A Maine Voices column makes an invalid argument about health insurance rates.

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