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Editorials

Published
March 28, 2011

Another View: It’s Baldacci’s new job, not its critic, that’s idiotic

The former governor's appointment is an example of what's wrong with Washington.
Published
March 28, 2011

Our View: Parental consent bills could hurt kids in need

These laws would punish children who have parents unable or unwilling to do their jobs.
Published
March 27, 2011

Another View: Editorial in opposition to runoff elections was off base

Majority votes provide winners with the legitimacy they need to govern well.
Published
March 27, 2011

Our View: Poland Spring: Maine’s clean-water ambassador

After weathering flak over its use of resources, the company is making the right kind of news.
Published
March 27, 2011

Our View: Treasurer’s power grab wrong approach on bonds

It makes sense to talk about indebtedness, but not to give sweeping power to the treasurer.

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Published
March 26, 2011

Our View: Court security risk not a good bet for Maine

The state has been lucky so far, but it should not try to push its luck much further.
Published
March 25, 2011

Our View: Governor picks pointless fight over labor mural

Gov. LePage chooses to insult his opponents instead of engaging them constructively.
Published
March 25, 2011

Our View: MTA makes the right call in canceling May banquet

The employee recognition event would have been the wrong way to spend public money.
Published
March 24, 2011

Our View: Driver’s licensecontroversy ends with a whimper

Remember when it seemed as if redesigning the state driver's license was one of the most controversial issues Maine had ever confronted?<br><br>Spurred by a mandate for a form of identification that could not be easily counterfeited, the federal government told states that their licenses had to be redesigned (at significant cost) and that they had to include a variety of security devices.
Published
March 24, 2011

Our View: Yucca Mountain delays could cost us dearly

Our current system of nuclear waste storage seems designed to maximize the risks.