As retail and other service jobs increase, state programs should adapt.
Editorials
Our Opinion: Bike, pedestrian toll calls for rules refresher
Six people have been struck and killed so this year in Maine.
Our Opinion: As addiction soars, state drags feet on response
The LePage administration has not adequately answered why at least three programs approved by the Legislature have not moved forward.
Our Opinion: Price hike could undercut expanded naloxone access
It’s not the time to erect barriers to getting the overdose antidote.
Our Opinion: Civil rights vote switch heaps shame on Poliquin
The 2nd District congressman caved to party pressure and voted to allow discrimination.
Our Opinion: Public comment critical part of local government
School board policies should allow residents to speak their minds.
Our Opinion: Green power companies helped kill solar bill
Big Solar did no favors for the future of clean energy producers and consumers in Maine.
Our Opinion: Asylum seekers will suffer under new rules
The LePage administration flouts the law, and good sense, by banning aid to some new Mainers.
Our Opinion: Competition cuts care costs, yields better results
Aetna’s entry into the Obamacare marketplace adds more pressure to keep customers healthy.