Republicans have tried to cut the program in Congress, and want to block its expansion here.
Editorials
Our View: Ending contact visits in jails will not solve drug problem
A commitment to proven anti-addiction programs is necessary to stop the flow of drugs behind bars.
Our View: Huge crowd in Boston spoke for equality
But anti-racist protestors enter a complicated area when they deny oponents the right to speak.
Our View: Maine military history deserves a spotlight
The Maine Military Historical Society is losing its museum. We hope that doesn’t last long.
Our View: L.L. Bean’s expansion offers lessons for the rest of Maine
The century-old Maine icon is finding new ways of doing the things that built its reputation.
Our View: Casino backer’s spin doctors shilling a bad bet for Mainers
The consulting firm has a history of fact-free campaigns.
Our View: No, President Trump, there are not ‘two sides’
In a move unprecedented in modern American history, the president is providing cover for Nazis and white nationalists.