It’s valid to question the motives of an Interior Department that’s facing ethical questions, is led by a former oil lobbyist and is politicizing public disclosure.
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Our View: Maine organic dairy farms losing out with livestock rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture should act now to protect the integrity of the certification process.
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Our View: New forest products put Maine on right track
Wood fiber insulation and bridge supports are restoring jobs that were lost to declines in the paper industry.
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Another View: Swift Swedish trial of American rapper underscores Trump’s embarrassing interference
The president’s efforts to bail out a celebrity pal who beat up someone abroad make a mockery of justice.
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Our View: Legislators should move forward with MaineCare dental benefit
Adding the coverage to Maine’s Medicaid program has a low cost and high value.
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Another View: Warnings on tobacco products actually work. Here’s why
The sooner these graphic new labels are on tobacco packages, the better.
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Our View: Virtual charter schools didn’t live up to the hype
What was supposed to be a transformative education model is struggling to meet minimum standards.
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Our View: Lawmakers should pass bond package
None of Maine’s long-term infrastructure needs will benefit from a year with no investment.
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Another View: Federal government should not bring back executions
It’s a bad idea that reeks of politics, not a sound decision based on the effectiveness of capital punishment as a crime-fighting tool.
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Our View: Portland shelter showcased Maine’s humanity
While the Trump administration resorted to threats, menace and cruelty, our state found another way.