The months since his re-election last November have revealed what kind of leader he is.
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Our View: One day at a time, school absences chip away at a student’s future
Maine students who miss too many days are setting themselves up for a life of underachievement.
Our View: Court ruling won’t affect Maine’s LGBT couples
The opinion is based on unfair process in one case, not a religion-based right to discriminate.
Our View: People need to know that Maine is more than tourism
The lobsters-and-lighthouses message attracts visitors, but not the full-time residents Maine needs.
Our View: LePage has opportunity to lead on child welfare
The governor is uniquely positioned to make a difference, if he is ready to seize the moment.
Jim Fossel: Primaries will be a goat rodeo
It’s going to be a wild ride, and the outcomes of the crowded races could shape Maine politics for years to come.
View from Away: Congress should hold opioid manufacturers accountable in the drug epidemic
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Our View: Maple syrup isn’t what’s wrong with American diets
It’s absurd to say syrup has “added sugar,” but the real problem is cheap, unhealthy food.
Our View: People in recovery have what employers need
A York County collaboration will connect those seeking work with those seeking workers.
Our View: Farm Bill should focus on real barriers to work
SNAP requirements on the table would do nothing to help poor Americans gain footing. The Senate should increase training funds instead.