New federal rules require the price lists, which will allow patients to comparison shop for things like medications and types of surgeries.
2019
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Start building a Maine future as America’s top remote workspace
The state should use its quality of life and other advantages over large, crowded cities to attract and retain the growing number of people who can work from home.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Rising rate of maternal deaths deserves greater scrutiny
A new federal law that supports state data-gathering efforts will help keep mothers from dying.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: LePage never understood his role and obligations as governor
He often ignored the will of the people and put more emphasis on winning his battles than on serving the best interests of Maine citizens.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Support plan to give Congress an incentive to pass budgets on time
I urge all of the voters of Maine, and across our nation, to require that our elected federal representatives enact this simple piece of legislation: “If the complete federal budget has not been signed into law before the beginning of the federal fiscal year, then the president, vice president and all members of Congress shall […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Change or end vehicle inspection system to give rural poor a break
A Dec. 24 letter asking for the state inspection sticker system to be dropped had good intentions, but author Carlton Wilcox lost sight of the real issue: money. As it stands, the inspection sticker system only benefits two entities: service garages and car dealers. The Republicans’ last nominee for governor (Shawn Moody) is a body […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Welcome to a Maine governor who loves poetry and jazz
A poetry and jazz lover as governor of the state of Maine? Oh! Mirabile dictu! May the muses shed their blessings and their light on Janet Mills. Paul Lichter artistic director of jazz programming, Portland Conservatory of Music Portland
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Congress, it’s your duty to protect our democracy from Trump
The current resident of the White House has demonstrated that he is uniquely unqualified for the office of president of the United States. I say this not lightly, because these are serious allegations. I believe he doesn’t possess the intellect or the temperament to represent the best interests of the United States. I further believe […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine minimum-wage hike eases child poverty
Children are already benefiting from the voter-approved law passed in 2016.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Dana Milbank: White House escapees offer similar plea – don’t blame me
Those who disagreed with the Trump madness had an obligation to resign without delay, or at least to speak out – not to wash their hands of responsibility after the fact.