Political action committees run by legislators are funded by outside groups and wealthy contributors, leaving others behind.
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OUR OPINION: Vote no on Question 1
The proponents of the referendum to ban hunting bears with bait, traps and hounds have not met their burden of proof.
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OUR OPINION: Drug-treatment cutbacks tough on Maine’s poor
Approving MaineCare expansion funds would help thousands of people put their lives back together.
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OUR OPINION: Thumbs up, thumbs down
Heating assistance, VA bonuses and Ebola are in the news this week.
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OUR OPINION: Cost to put a roof over your head out of reach for many
Additional federal resources needed to lessen massive mismatch between the housing available and the housing that is necessary.
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OUR OPINION: Gov. LePage Ebola response only adds to anxiety
Mainers deserve measured leadership in response to public concerns over a patient at Maine Medical Center.
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OUR OPINION: Build a new engine of job creation in Maine
A study planned for the cluster of health care-related information technology companies in Portland may point to a way forward in the transition of Maine’s economy.
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OUR OPINION: Maine playing catch-up in anti-meth efforts
The state has missed opportunities to cut off the supply chain and support those who get addicted.
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OUR OPINION: Thumbs up, thumbs down
Debate-dodging candidates, efficient cars make the news this week.
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OUR OPINION: Food pantries face own crises as need soars
Reinstated work requirement means thousands of Maine adults lose food stamps.