Editorials
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PublishedJune 30, 2013
Another View: Maine’s retirees benefit economy, don’t drag it down
A recent column suggested that all retired Mainers are dependent. That is not the case.
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PublishedJune 29, 2013
Our View: Congress should tackle real college loan crisis
Interest rates are a factor, but rising tuition is at the root of the problem for students.
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PublishedJune 29, 2013
Another View: LePage achieved much this year, should not be slammed
One comment in the heat of the moment should not outweigh the good he has done.
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PublishedJune 28, 2013
Our View: State should green-light Libbytown ramp removal
The Maine DOT has the chance to make a big difference in the fragmented neighborhood.
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PublishedJune 28, 2013
Another View: Writer lets anti-gun agenda distract him from the facts
I am referring to the commentary by Greg Kesich in the June 19 Portland Press Herald titled “Killing background check measures protects illegal sales.” Mr. Kesich suggests that passing some kind of expanded background check law will suddenly cause everyone to obey that law, keep guns out of the “wrong hands” (typically as defined by […]
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PublishedJune 27, 2013
Our View: Maine families benefit from same-sex marriage ruling
The civil rights battle over same-sex marriage is not over, but it is moving in the right direction.
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PublishedJune 27, 2013
Another View: State’s elections don’t need addition of new runoff system
Only losers demand a do-over when the candidate they liked best didn't win.
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PublishedJune 26, 2013
Our View: Maine kids’ health shows value of MaineCare
Even poor children are in better health here thanks to the previous Medicaid expansion.
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PublishedJune 25, 2013
Our View: Republicans should pick budget over shutdown
Rank-and-file lawmakers should vote to override and not stick with the governor this time.
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PublishedJune 25, 2013
Another View: Workforce training, not higher minimum wage, would lift pay
Low-skill jobs are lost to global competition, and paying more for them won't change that.
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