For some reason, the governor got in the way of a proven solution to the growing problem of substandard senior housing.
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Our View: Maine passes up chance to help teenagers
It takes a crisis to focus attention on lack of mental health services for young people.
Our View: ‘Yes’ on Question 1 will help boost Maine’s economy
The only item on the statewide ballot Tuesday is an important one.
Our View: Interior secretary must do more than just visit Katahdin national monument
Economic stress in the region means not all those who need to be heard are still there.
Our View: LePage on right track with school collaboration fund
With enrollments falling and costs rising, Maine must improve how it delivers education.
Our View: Casino backers should get serious state scrutiny
Horseracing Jobs Fairness has shown that they won’t open up unless someone is leaning on them.
Our View: Legislature should not forget Mainers who passed ranked-choice voting
Voters passed Question 5 in November. The Legislature should not just throw that away.
Our View: ‘Workfare’ a win for cities, new Mainers
Making it easier to move from welfare to work should be everyone’s goal.
Our View: Bank deregulation bill not what Congress promised
Yet House Republicans are pushing a bill that would undo consumer financial protections.
Our View: Don’t hide public records from the public
The Legislature’s effort to copyright recordings made in open meetings is a nonstarter.