Lawmakers don’t yet have the data to make a decision on more of the schools.
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Our View: Don’t drive away investment from Katahdin national monument
The region needs a broad-based economy, and the monument designation is already helping.
Our View: Maine’s bad bet on harness racing
Millions in casino revenue haven’t helped the declining industry.
Our View: Poliquin should be ashamed of health care vote
Maine’s older rural residents would lose affordable coverage if the Republican health care plan becomes law.
Our View: Maine again deprives poor of their day in court
The chronically underfunded system has run out of money — again.
Our View: Poliquin should take a stand against health bill
The congressman should stop running and fight a bill that will hurt many of his constituents.
Our View: Abstinence-only sex education makes unwelcome comeback
It ignores reality, and it doesn’t work.
Our View: Maine OUI laws aren’t deterring repeat offenders
Decades of attention have convinced most people of its dangers, but problem drinkers aren’t responding.
Our View: Allow early pot sales, and erase absurd drug laws
Pot is now legal, but Mainers still have to break the law to get it.
Our View: State should not block ocean wind project
Maine’s best chance to grow a new industry is threatened by a bill now before the Legislature.