To be successful, long-term economic strategy must survive changes in leadership in Augusta.
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OUR OPINION: With food-stamp cutoff, jobless snared in Catch-22
A state work mandate will be meaningless if roadblocks to getting a job aren’t addressed.
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OUR OPINION: Thumbs up, thumbs down
Justice system reform, train safety rules and a celebrated young chef catch our eye this week.
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OUR OPINION: At USM, Flanagan must do a lot more than cut
Hefty challenges await the Manchester resident as he takes over as interim president.
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OUR OPINION: MaineCare cuts are harming more than ‘able-bodied’
Gov. Paul LePage’s characterization of those who lost coverage misses the mark.
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OUR OPINION: Long-term jobless still need support
The numbers point toward improvement, but they don’t tell the full story.
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OUR OPINION: Tighter rules for ground beef a good start
Ground chicken also contributes to illness and deaths in US.
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OUR OPINION: Maine loses opportunity by rejecting Statoil
The governor’s energy office is right on the details but is reaching the wrong conclusion.
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OUR OPINION: Thumbs up, thumbs down
Campaign spending, cat adoptions and SNAP progress caught our attention this week.
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OUR OPINION: LePage gains win for himself, nursing homes
The governor ends a wholly avoidable delay by bypassing lawmakers and declaring victory.