FairPoint’s struggles and well testing make the news this week.
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OUR OPINION: LePage aims budget speech at two targets
The governor takes a different tone in this State of the State address as he starts to sell his tax reform initiative.
OUR OPINION: Mental health issues spur need for crisis training
Bill would require some police to learn specialized skills to defuse life-threatening situations.
OUR OPINION: LePage should spring another surprise tonight
State of the State speech would be good time to announce Medicaid expansion.
OUR OPINION: Anti-vaccination parents are not the only concern
A significant number of children are not up to date on immunizations for reasons other than philosophical beliefs.
OUR OPINION: State, not cities or towns, controls General Assistance
Proposed changes to the General Assistance program would damage Maine’s economic engine.
Keystone pipeline debate is symbolic, not substantive
Whatever the outcome, the controversy has forced a debate in Congress about energy.
OUR OPINION: Thumbs up, thumbs down
Fire safety in Augusta, and the lingering impact of youth unemployment, and make the news this week.
OUR OPINION: Anti-smoking efforts need a comprehensive approach
Gov. Paul LePage’s budget would bolster smoking cessation at the expense of prevention when both are necessary.
OUR OPINION: FDA should put medical cannabis tests on fast track
The nation’s pediatricians are urging research that could help tens of thousands of children.