Editorials
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PublishedDecember 1, 2011
Our View: Portland should respect protesters’ free speech
Occupy Maine members are exercising a constitutional right, even when they sleep.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2011
Another View: ‘Green’ energy subsidies are a waste of taxpayer money
Like the promotion of corn-based ethanol, these programs will cost more than they save.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2011
Our View: ‘Concierge’ medicineshows value of quality
There’s nothing new about the way Yarmouth’s Dr. Philip Frederick practices medicine. In fact, it sounds kind of old-fashioned.<br><br> What’s new is how he gets paid. ...
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PublishedNovember 29, 2011
Our View: Congress Square projectworth talking about
It's too soon to endorse an expansion of the Eastland Park Hotel that would build a ballroom and outdoor eating area in what is now public space at Congress Square: No plans have been presented so far, so this concept is still in the talking stage.<br><br> But it's not too soon to shoot down one of the predictable arguments against the expansion, the one that says this is not even worth talking about because it would turn public space over to a private use. When it comes to Congress Square, that's not necessarily a bad idea.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2011
Our View: Congress works for us – make sure they know it
We survived the fruitless deliberations of the congressional supercommittee. We survived the first harsh taste of winter on Thanksgiving Eve. We survived Turkey Day. We even survived Black Friday and the hordes of voracious shoppers pushing and clawing in pursuit of early-bird bargains. Now what? Back to the bitter business at hand. Coping with the […]
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PublishedNovember 27, 2011
Another View: Nobody at turnpike agency immune to cost-cutting efforts
The Maine Turnpike must raise tolls two years from now for many reasons. As a union negotiator pointed out in his opinion piece of Nov. 19 (“Turnpike workers: Don’t blame us for 2013 toll increases”), one primary reason is to make bond payments for the 2004 widening and other capital projects. However, the actual amount […]
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PublishedNovember 26, 2011
Maine Voices: Opening students’ eyes to higher education
When a Mainer earns a degree here, not only the student but also the community benefits.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2011
M.D. Harmon: Committee stalemate gives voters clear fiscal options
They can choose sound entitlement programs and less regulation, or side with the tax-and-spend crowd.
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PublishedNovember 25, 2011
Maine Voices: Honor veteranswith dedicated court system
Treatment courts for vets who break the law would give them the support they deserve.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2011
Our View: In tough times, give thanks for brighter future
Now that Americans know security is elusive, grit and optimism will see us through.
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