Trouble in Anson, women in Ranger School make the news this week.
Editorials
OUR OPINION: Soft drinks are part of healthy diet — if you don’t drink ’em
Coca-Cola turns to scientists it pays to tell people they should just exercise more and not worry about their diets.
OUR OPINION: Waterville zoning in need of review
Mayor Nick Isgro was wrong to attack Planning Board members, but his larger message was right on.
Learn from history, don’t hide it
Maryland has a chance to give a local response to a national question.
OUR OPINION: Maine’s lead strategy should focus on prevention
The state shouldn’t wait until more children are poisoned to act.
OUR OPINION: Canada provinces offer road map for local government in Maine
Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have been consolidating services for years, they have learned a lot.
OUR OPINION: LePage’s measured response to court ruling a good sign
The governor should mend his relationship with the Legislature and find common ground to address Maine’s big issues.
OUR OPINION: Maine’s work with juvenile offenders breeds success
The state is producing fewer young inmates, giving youthful offenders a better shot at future success.
Many licensing rules impose unreasonable barriers to employment
New administration report recommends elimination of all licenses not clearly necessary for health or safety.
OUR OPINION: Drug crisis caught between a rock and a hard place
Governor still says problem is not enough drug agents to fight abuse; others say not enough money is available to treat addiction.