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Editorials

Published
June 9, 2010

Our View: Medical marijuana feesneed a chance to work

The Legislature can make adjustments later if the new program is shown to have flaws.
Published
June 8, 2010

Our View: Harvard studysays big earmarks can hurt

The effect of more directed federal spending is a lower rate of job growth and investment.
Published
June 8, 2010

Our View: Voting today offers chance to impact state’s future

Staying home, however, puts important choices in everyone else's hands.
Published
June 7, 2010

Another View: Editorial wrong on anonymity for same-sex marriage foes

Names of traditional-marriage referendum supporters have been misused in other states.
Published
June 7, 2010

Our View: Less luster for tax deal without waterfront limits

Councilors should explain why this would be good for Portland without restrictive zoning.

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Published
June 6, 2010

Our Views: On bond issues we vote ‘yes’ on 2, 3 and 5; ‘no’ on 4

Bonding should be used for infrastructure investments that will pay off in the future.
Published
June 6, 2010

Our Views: ‘Big picture’ concerns call for ‘no’ vote on Q1

Maine should modernize its tax code and avoid the boom-and-bust fiscal roller coaster.
Published
June 6, 2010

Our View: Abbott and McGowan are our choices in Tuesday’s primary

Recapping our endorsements: Republican: Steve Abbott, 47, is a new face to many Maine voters but he is not a newcomer to the state, its people and the issues Mainers care about. A Portland resident who grew up in Orono, Abbott served for 12 years as chief of staff for U.S. Sen. Susan Collins. Abbott’s […]
Published
June 5, 2010

Another View: Deepwater Horizon disaster is nothing like Hurricane Katrina

A columnist drew an inapt parallel between a natural disaster and corporate misbehavior.
Published
June 5, 2010

Our View: MMA suit should better define use of public funds

It raises the question of whether to allow taxpayer money to be used to influence votes.