To their credit, they also propose targeted assistance and program evaluation.
Op-Eds
Opinion columns from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Immigrants are the new Mainers
These recent arrivals are enriching our state in so many ways.
Gov. LePage tackles opioid over-prescribing with strong legislation
The bill will require prescribers to view the Prescription Monitoring Program database.
National park would boost Maine’s brand
A park east of Baxter would draw visitors from around the world.
For central Maine communities, trash decision a matter of trust
The Municipal Review Committee has served 187 Maine communities well for years, and will continue to do so if given the opportunity.
Democratic plan reforms Maine’s broken welfare system
The new proposal would help get Mainers off the welfare rolls.
ANOTHER VIEW: Competing wage measure a must for Maine
Contrary to the paper’s editorial, Maine’s business community supports a minimum-wage increase.
Alan Caron: LePage’s old ideas on energy are holding Maine back
The governor opposes solar subsidies but supports them for natural gas and foreign hydropower.
Don Roberts: Mayor Rollins is providing leadership
Taking stock of the new Augusta leader after 100 days.
Leaders should respond to health crises with facts, not fear
Gov. Paul LePage shared inaccurate information about immigrants and the Zika virus last month.