Editorials
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2011
Renewed talk of ferrycomes with conditions
The lure of a ferry to Nova Scotia is clear: It turns a thousand-mile road trip into a half-day journey by water, saving time and money for commercial and tourist traffic.<br /><br /> So, why has it been difficult to replace the ferry service from Portland to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, that over the past several decades has been provided by Prince of Fundy Cruises, Scotia Prince Cruises and finally by the high-speed catamaran operated by Bay Ferries Ltd.?<br /><br />
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2011
Our View: LePage crystal clear on priorities for Maine
The new governor vows to make Maine a good place to do business, to the benefit of all.
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PublishedJanuary 5, 2011
Our View: Senators shouldback filibuster reform
The lame-duck session produced a long list of accomplishments, but it's nothing compared to what didn't get done by the last Congress, mostly as a result of a logjam in the Senate.<br /><br /> The Senate did not adopt a budget, and government spending keeps getting extended in short-term chunks. More than 125 executive department nominees have not been considered, nearly two years into the start of the Obama administration. Nearly 50 U.S. District Court seats are vacant around the country as a result of the Senate's failure to take action on their nominations. <br /><br />
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2011
Our View: As oil prices rise,better options are available
Wood pellets and natural gas have advantages that are now becoming more affordable.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2011
Another View: Bill to aid 9/11 first responders was important to pass
Maine's representatives worked hard to come up with a version that could meet the need.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2011
Our View: House prices go ‘soft’ (like a limp balloon)
A third month of decline shows one of the economy's mainsprings remains unwound.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2011
Our View: Baldacci’s legacy forged in time of turmoil
The true test of his administration came at the end of his term, when hard times hit.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2011
Another View: New START treaty received more than enough debate
The arms reduction treaty was not rushed through Congress as an editorial claimed.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2011
Our View: Will U.S. troops really leave Iraq this year?
The government says it wants them out, but Iran remains next door, fomenting violence.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2010
Our View: Jobs and growth: A real chicken-and-egg problem
American corporations won't invest profits at home until demand for products grows.
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