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Editorials, Opinion

Our View: In-prison drug-treatment deal could save lives

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD October 2, 2018October 1, 2018

A settlement involving an Aroostook County man should pave the way for medication-assisted treatment behind bars.

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Our View: Economy’s future remains linked to Maine’s forests

by The Editorial Board October 1, 2018September 30, 2018

A study shows that we can have a second golden age of forestry if we take the right steps now.

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Another View: For the Fed, ignoring Trump is good policy

by Bloomberg Opinion September 29, 2018September 28, 2018

The central bank wisely focuses on the economy, not on the chief executive’s public carping.

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Another View: Bill could be breakthrough for beleaguered air travelers

by Newsday September 29, 2018September 28, 2018

The measure would ban involuntary bumping after boarding and set minimum size requirements for seats.

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Our View: Brett Kavanaugh has shown he doesn’t belong on the Supreme Court

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD September 28, 2018September 29, 2018

The man who testified Thursday can’t control his temper, he is overtly partisan and he doesn’t always tell the truth.

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Our View: Pesticide policy should be set at local level

by The Editorial Board September 28, 2018September 27, 2018

In the final farm bill, Congress should jettison a provision that would stop Mainers from making their own decisions on the use of insecticides.

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Our View: Nation will be closely watching the hearing for Kavanaugh, accuser

by The Editorial Board September 27, 2018September 27, 2018

Senators should not decide the case, but determine if a full investigation is warranted.

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Another View: Russia’s anti-doping program for athletes is back in the game – and still bad

by The Washington Post September 26, 2018September 25, 2018

The reinstatement after Russia was banned, sort of, from the 2018 Winter Games means global sports authorities are now complicit in letting the country escape full accountability.

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Our View: When dogs attack, their owners bear responsibility

by The Editorial Board September 25, 2018September 26, 2018

A new Maine law will help ensure that those with ill-behaved pets get more than a slap on the wrist.

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Our View: Solar lawsuit aims to put Maine back on track

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD September 25, 2018September 25, 2018

A delivery charge for electricity that does not have to be delivered is a backward policy.