A referendum to repeal a new law should only occur if enough people are up in arms about the Legislature’s actions.
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Our View: Bond package puts Maine further behind
Republicans cost Maine a chance to consider smart investments in projects that voters care about.
View from Away: Economic figures underscore the myth behind Trump’s claims
The latest economic news appears to be driving President Donald Trump into a deep emotional funk. As much as he likes to portray his economic management as a miracle that outpaces anything his predecessors accomplished, it’s more like a myth. The numbers don’t lie, no matter how desperately Trump tries to blame Democrats and the […]
Our View: Maine organic dairy farms losing out with livestock rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture should act now to protect the integrity of the certification process.
Our View: Legislators should move forward with MaineCare dental benefit
Adding the coverage to Maine’s Medicaid program has a low cost and a lot of benefit.
Our View: Loss of doctors leaving hole in rural health care
A number of promising initiatives are under way, but it is going to take a lot to reverse the trend.
View from Away: Trump guts the Endangered Species Act
The Trump administration announced reckless and potentially devastating new rules Monday that will weaken the Endangered Species Act, which currently bestows a mantle of protection over 1,663 species of animals and plants. Of those, 1,275 are considered endangered and close to extinction. Another 388 are listed as threatened — the polar bear is one — […]
Our View: Portland shelter showcased Maine’s humanity
While the Trump administration resorted to threats, menace and cruelty, our state found another way.
Our View: Town business at the dump
If you can’t handle town business at the dump, where can you do it? That’s not just a question for the town manager of Clinton, who got an earful from residents at a meeting Tuesday after banning petition gatherers from collecting signatures at the transfer station. It’s for everyone who laments the loosening of community […]
Our View: Libraries can reach people in deep need
With a social worker on staff, a library is uniquely positioned to connect patrons with mental health and other services.