The chronically underfunded system has run out of money — again.
Editorials
Our View: Poliquin should take a stand against health bill
The congressman should stop running and fight a bill that will hurt many of his constituents.
Our View: Abstinence-only sex education makes unwelcome comeback
It ignores reality, and it doesn’t work.
Our View: Maine OUI laws aren’t deterring repeat offenders
Decades of attention have convinced most people of its dangers, but problem drinkers aren’t responding.
Our View: Allow early pot sales, and erase absurd drug laws
Pot is now legal, but Mainers still have to break the law to get it.
Our View: State should not block ocean wind project
Maine’s best chance to grow a new industry is threatened by a bill now before the Legislature.
Our View: Extreme student interventions should only be used in emergencies
Seclusion and restraints are still used too frequently in Maine, and mostly against students with disabilities.
Our View: Maine needs vision more than new state agency
Energy planning is important, but so is analysis of a number of factors that impact the economy.
Our View: Online privacy fight now goes to the states
As data mining gets more sophisticated, laws must be in place to protect personal information.
Our View: Senate should stop arrest bill’s progress
An overly broad proposal would create a new resisting arrest law for conduct that’s already illegal.