The EPA should have the authority and resources it needs to investigate — and when necessary, restrict or ban — chemicals used in commercial and industrial products.
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OUR OPINION: LePage’s lack of leadership sends its own message
The governor chose to stand outside the process and mock instead of showing leadership.
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Getting rid of trans fats is a good move, but the nutrition battle is far from over
The harder question is what else to do about Americans’ unhealthy eating, which is a public health nightmare.
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OUR OPINION: Devastating shootings not a random act
The tragedy in Charleston was the latest in a long series of acts of racial violence.
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OUR OPINION: Drop in abortion rate is result of better health insurance
Improved access to the best methods of contraception, not increased restrictions, pushes the abortion rate down.
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OUR OPINION: Medical fundraising no cure for safety net issues
A better answer is necessary to solve what is a systemic problem with the cost of health care.
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OUR OPINION: Aging drivers not calamity on roads we were expecting
More senior housing in walkable developments is needed to keep this positive trend moving.
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Next month’s historic flyby of Pluto could be illuminating
After years of guesses about dwarf planet, some answers may be in our future. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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OUR OPINION: Maine GOP promotes false choices on budget
Tax cutting is framing the debate, not the wish to keep one program from crowding out others.
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OUR OPINION: Maine delegation should support north woods national park
Mainers in the Katahdin region and beyond are backing a national park proposal that has little to no downside.