Broadband Internet infrastructure, transportation funding grab our attention this week.
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Border crisis doesn’t ease GOP stance in House
Hardline House Republican package plays to party base, but won’t solve the underlying problems.
OUR OPINION: Time to debate issues, not how many debates
As summer comes to a close, gubernatorial candidates will be the center of attention.
OUR OPINION: Economy grows for some, but not most of us
Three decades of unequal growth makes this recovery feel almost like another recession.
OUR OPINION: Riverview still not eligible for federal funds
Rather than fix the problem, the governor blames others for his administration’s failure.
UN disabilities treaty deserves ratification
Many of the 38 GOP senators who voted against it argued that it would undermine U.S. sovereignty
Companies take US benefits, but flee US taxes
Some of these ‘people’ make use of un-American tax dodges.
OUR OPINION: Maine towns’ recreational-pot votes should put state on notice
With a 2016 referendum looming, the Legislature will not be able to duck this issue.
OUR OPINION: Murder-suicide the ultimate in domestic abuse
Family’s deaths in Saco show suicide threats should always be taken seriously.
OUR OPINION: Tough penalties right way to fight hard-core OUI
Lawmakers still can go further to keep repeat offenders off the highways.