A legislative committee meeting today should order additional scrutiny for the troubled psychiatric hospital.
Editorials
OUR OPINION: Pot referendum would put town’s voters on the record
Even though a vote in York won’t change the law, voters should be able to express their view.
OUR OPINION: As mills lose value, towns lose major tax income
The days of a single employer lifting up an entire community are long gone in rural Maine.
OUR OPINION: LePage’s policies on health care just not working
The number of uninsured Mainers is heading in the wrong direction.
VIEW FROM AWAY: Advertisers’ reaction could upend NFL
Even Anheuser-Busch is losing patience with league’s handling of players charged with abuse.
OUR OPINION: ‘Genius grant’ honors civil rights pioneer
Maine lawyer Mary Bonauto is rightfully lauded for her leadership on same-sex marriage.
OUR OPINION: In Hallowell, decision on police chief too little, too late
Public officials must be held to a high standard, or taxpayers will be left without faith in institutions.
OUR OPINION: Student loan plan must address college dropouts
Too many people are leaving school with debt but without a degree, leading to costly defaults.
OUR OPINION: Millions of workers falling behind as pay seized to cover debt
Maine should change its laws and prevent creditors from garnishing so much that it pushes families below a living wage
OUR OPINION: Renewable energy could spark Maine’s economy
Germany is using sound energy policy to attract investment in wind and solar power.