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Published
February 17, 2019

The View From Here: Maine Republicans keep winning on taxes

Rhetoric that makes tax rates untouchable hamstrings government's ability to meet the people's needs.
Published
February 17, 2019

Jim Fossel: Mills budget proposal kicks off dynamic process

The budget might be in balance now, but it's based on assumptions that will need to be tested.
Published
February 16, 2019

Yarmouth Rep. Cooper: Maine’s original flag is the one we should be flying

Restoring the simple and meaningful 1901 design would be a great way to mark our bicentennial.
Published
February 15, 2019

Commentary: As Maine looks to attract workers, paid sick leave would be a big draw

The benefit reduces turnover, boosts productivity and stops the spread of illness.
Published
February 15, 2019

Our View: In Maine and nationwide, student hunger a continuing problem despite available fixes

Young people eligible for free and reduced-price meals at school aren't getting them – and it's not because they don't need them.

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Published
February 14, 2019

Should Maine students have to learn cursive? Some lawmakers think so.

A public hearing was held Thursday on Rep. Heidi Sampson's bill to require cursive instruction in grades 3-5 of Maine public schools.
Published
February 14, 2019

Last Mills Cabinet nominee to come up for confirmation wins committee’s backing

Amanda Beal, who now heads the Maine Farmland Trust, gets a unanimous endorsement.
Published
February 14, 2019

Our View: Application asks job candidates about criminal records too soon

Maine legislators should pass a bill that would give former inmates who apply for state jobs a chance to show their qualifications first.
Published
February 14, 2019

Maine’s rural broadband may get a boost

Two proposed bond measures would provide $120 million for projects in underserved areas, and the political will has grown.
Published
February 13, 2019

Our View: Mills budget lays out vision for moving Maine forward

The new governor makes a strong case for meeting the challenges facing the state.