Communities like Portland, which face unique demands, should be allowed to raise revenue in different ways.
Editorials
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View from Away: Supreme Court should end gerrymandering
During oral arguments Tuesday at the Supreme Court, Justice Brett Kavanaugh conceded that “extreme partisan gerrymandering is a real problem for our democracy.” That was a huge understatement. When legislators manipulate congressional or legislative district lines to favor one party over another — a time-dishonored practice that has become more sophisticated in the computer age […]
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Our View: Judge’s ruling on opioid treatment in jail will save lives
Medication-assisted treatment should be available when, where and for whom it is needed.
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Our View: In Maine and in Washington, student lending practices need oversight
Borrowers are getting buried by rising costs and compounding fees.
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Our View: Maine should mandate child lead testing
Kids are getting sick from Maine’s old housing stock, but not enough of them know it.
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Our View: What does the future look like for Maine firefighting?
Departments are slowly losing volunteers; it’s time to figure out what’s next.
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Our View: Columbus Day doesn’t tell the whole story
A bill would change the holiday to Indigenous Peoples Day, and start telling the full truth about the ‘discovery’ of America.
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Our View: ‘Red flag’ laws are about more than mass shootings
States where the laws have been in place for a while have found a significant drop in firearm suicides.
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Another View: Maine can reduce emissions without CMP project
A backer of the proposal overlooks current and potential increases in solar and wind capacity.
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View from Away: A long-shot Connecticut lawsuit might finally hold the gun industry accountable
It’s bad enough that Congress allows military assault-style weapons to be sold to the general public, making instruments of mass carnage available for the price of a laptop computer. Making matters worse, lawmakers have granted the gun industry near-blanket protection from liability for the damage inflicted with their weapons, unlike other companies that make or […]