Comments by the secretary of agriculture show who has the power in setting farming policy.
editorial
Our View: Still paying the bills for LePage’s tough talk
The former governor’s hard-line stance on the Riverview Psychiatric Center left the state with an unpaid bill.
Another View: Khashoggi has been proven right
The slain journalist’s warnings about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ring true, a year after his murder.
Our View: Focus on hunting safety has made the Maine woods more secure for everyone
To avoid tragic shootings, hunters must be pressed to follow target identification laws.
Our View: Moosehead developers yield to the inevitable
Ten years after Plum Creek Timber won an expensive rezoning battle, the real estate market had the final word.
Our View: Maine leads on climate response
A commitment to innovation creates an opportunity for the state to have an outsize impact on a global problem.
Another View: Ethan Strimling advocates for regular people
Contrary to a columnist’s opinion, Portland’s mayor has a long and consistent record of fighting for the right causes.
Another View: European Union takes promising new approach to its migration crisis
A plan to reallocate those rescued at sea is a first step, but the EU should now reform the system as a whole.
Another View: Congress hasn’t yet done what it needs to do for 9/11 rescuers
The House of Representatives has tripled the number of first responders and victims eligible for relief, and the Senate must follow suit.
Our View: Maine’s way of life is working to our advantage
Most housing searches for the Portland area come from out of state, and that’s good news.