The cost of the consequences will far outweigh any budget savings.
Editorials
OUR OPINION: Justice for Ayla Reynolds will come only when case can be proved
Prosecutors, police must focus their efforts on building a case, not placating the public.
OUR OPINION: Maine potato growers should focus on homemade recipes, not WIC list
The program’s rules should not be rewritten based on food-industry interests.
OUR OPINION: Maine EBT users deserve access to fresh food
Governor should back effort by farmers markets to increase the numbers who take benefit vouchers
OUR OPINION: Maine would benefit from expanded pre-kindergarten programs
A bill now before the Legislature would finance the instruction using casino revenue.
OUR OPINION: Thumbs up, thumbs down
Quick takes on the issues making news this week in central Maine.
OUR OPINION: Maine lawmakers should not dump budget problems onto cities and towns.
Cuts to revenue sharing would force local tax increases
OUR OPINION: DHHS needs to fix payment system
Computer program upgrades, additional staffing are necessary to help nursing homes.