Editorials
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PublishedJune 21, 2011
Our View: Don’t let ‘New Hampshire envy’ lead to legal fireworks
Maine lawmakers still have a chance to avoid injuries, wildfires and a headache for police.
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PublishedJune 21, 2011
Our View: Federal waivercould leverage school reform
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan knows how to throw his weight around. Two years ago, he leveraged $4 billion in federal stimulus money into a competitive grant program called "Race to the Top."<br><br>States like Maine changed their laws to add more flexibility and accountability to their educational policy in hope of getting some more federal support.<br><br>Most states ended up like Maine – out of the money . . .
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PublishedJune 20, 2011
Another View: Secretary of State Summers disingenuous on voting laws
If the new registration law won't make it more difficult to vote, why were the changes needed?
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PublishedJune 20, 2011
Our View: Ocean energy conference asks: Why not Maine?
Some place will be the home base of a new energy industry and Maine could be it.
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PublishedJune 19, 2011
Our View: Against the odds, Maine has a state budget
Or it will, if Gov. LePage swallows cuts to some of his priorities for the sake of harmony.
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PublishedJune 18, 2011
Our View: Portland’s sex-ed switch is a cut, not an addition
The Family Living curriculum has a good track record and does not need to be replaced.
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PublishedJune 18, 2011
Another View: Trying to slow climate change is not ‘magical thinking’
We know both the diagnosis and the cure, but a recent column recommends ignoring both.
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PublishedJune 17, 2011
Our View: Bonding break reflectspublic mood on debt
After Maine lawmakers spend all the money they project will be raised by taxes over the next two years, the legislative session usually ends with a vigorous discussion about how much the state can borrow.<br><br>That's how it's usually done, but not this year . . .
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PublishedJune 17, 2011
Our View: Even if temporary, lower gas prices offer welcome relief
Mainers can still look for ways to conserve energy and prepare for the return of $4 gas.
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PublishedJune 16, 2011
Our view: Vote to continue ethanol subsidies bad policy
Senators from both parties had an opportunity this week to take steps toward reducing the federal budget deficit, making the tax code more rational and helping embattled consumers. And they blew it.<br><br>Looking at the 59-40 vote against ending ethanol subsidies was like watching a batter get three strikes on one pitch.
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