The governor will have to work with a Legislature that is polarized and set up for conflict.
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OUR OPINION: Clean Election needs to change along with law
A petition at polls today would help forward an initiative to counter recent Supreme Court rulings on campaign finance.
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OUR OPINION: State investment in gas expansion raises questions
A plan to increase pipeline capacity could help Mainers, but it also could raise electricity rates.
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The wageless recovery may bring humbug to the holidays
Economic recovering is bypassing the middle class.
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OUR OPINION: In Ebola case, state response lacking
Officials should have provided accurate information, appropriate safeguards instead of stoking fear.
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OUR OPINION: There’s no place in school stands for sour fans
Spectators should focus on cheering their own team without demeaning the other.
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OUR OPINION: Ranked-choice petition first step toward reform
Maine needs a better system for voting in elections with more than two candidates.
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Of ghosts and goblins
The popularity of Halloween celebrations has risen to an all-time high.
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OUR OPINION: Vote yes on Question 6 to protect water, environment
Questions 2 and 3 also deserve support on Nov. 4
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OUR OPINION: Augusta voters should approve charter change
The superintendent residency requirement makes it harder to find the right person to run the city’s school department.