MAINE VOICES: Maine’s tax structure is regressive, and reducing income tax on the top earners solves nothing.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
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Our View: AAA’s wizards cast spell on wandering teens
A free GPS device in the family car can let parents know where Junior has ended up.
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Immigration brings out worst in GOP
The candidates swap accusations while senators pile on the homeland security chief.
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Our View: Question 3, however, calls for a ‘no’ vote
Lewiston’s gradual progress could be stymied by this utterly incongruous innovation.In short, there is a fair wind blowing through Lewiston, which the proposed casino could block.
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Our View: Voters should say ‘yes’ to Question 2 on Nov. 8
Racinos in York and Washington counties would help preserve harness racing in Maine.
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Our View: Gadhafi’s death closes chapter, opens new one
It is very much in the interest of the West to help Mideast nations avoid future dictatorships.
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Our View: Prescription drug crisiscalls for team effort
This is not just a problem for cops or doctors, and will take a multifaceted effort.
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Another View: Wall Street protesters have something important to say
With or without their bullhorns and face paint, they are serious and we all should listen.
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Our View: State needs firm rules for future land sales
A watchdog agency’s study shows that secret land sales happen more often than not.
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Our View: Nonprofits won’t takea back seat in job creation
The governor’s office may set them to one side at job summits, but they deserve better.