In a 1983 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court held that federal agencies that make significant changes in their administrative rules must be able to establish that their decisions were based on “reasoned analysis” and “relevant data.” Under this standard, the Trump administration’s decision to change the rules of a government program funding free and low-cost […]
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Our View: Car inspections put many Mainers in tough spot
The program helps keeps unsafe cars off the road. But it also makes some drivers choose between getting around and breaking the law.
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Our View: Compact wrong way to fix Electoral College
Changing such well-established law with a back-door approach invites unintended consequences.
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Our View: Don’t let public access TV get pushed aside
Support by cable companies is on the wane, as is cable in general. It’s time to figure out what’s next.
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Our View: Maine should bring back original flag
It’s time to retire a hodgepodge of images that doesn’t deliver a coherent message.
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Our View: Replacing Long Creek may now be in reach
Key players are making progress toward much-needed juvenile justice reform
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Our View: Swimmer sets example, one stroke at a time
Pat Gallant-Charette, a Westbrook grandmother, is one of the best in the world at what she does.
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View from Away: Trump wisely walks away from bad deal
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Our View: Berating refs should be out of bounds
Scholastic sports are losing officials because of the behavior of unruly fans and coaches.