High co-pays and out-of-pocket costs put care out of reach even with subsidized premiums.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Bans on baiting, snaring, dogs would pave the way for real bear hunting in Maine
An editorial urging a ‘no’ vote on Question 1 gets it wrong: Shooting an animal that’s gorging on junk food is just killing for killing’s sake.
Our View: R&D bonds necessary to reshape Maine’s economy
Investing in our marine industry and genetic research facilities could create next-generation jobs and boost growth.
Another View: Red line in Syria keeps getting harder to define
Despite a Russian-brokered disarmament deal, the use of poison gas appears to continue.
Another View: USM must balance its budget before tackling larger issues
Suggesting that the university should first shed a campus makes little sense and is impractical.
Another View: Editorial gets it wrong about gas tax hike’s impact
As well as hurting many consumers, increasing the levy would weaken the U.S. economy, not stimulate it.
Our View: Outcome of ‘midtown’ clash no victory for Portland
The fight over the mixed-use project will cost the city much-needed housing units and tax revenue and drive away developers.
Our View: LePage sows confusion on MaineCare expansion
He understates the number of people who’d get the full federal subsidy and vastly overstates how many Mainers would need the state to pick up part of the cost.
Another View: Inaction on climate guarantees more work for the Pentagon
Weather-related disasters could unleash an array of social ills worldwide, and the domino effect could threaten our national security.
Our View: USM campus closure proposal should get open debate
At the least, the idea merits UMaine System trustees’ consideration; instead, it’s being brushed off.