The barriers to mental health services, including cost, access and stigma, can be overcome. But first, we have to talk about them.
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Another View: Price dispute shows need for Medicare for all
As Anthem and Maine Medical Center fight over millions, Mainers are spending too much for health care.
Another View: Don’t expect the Fed to work miracles
In conditions like these, monetary policy can only do so much.
Our View: 11 tons per mile? Maine has to stop using so much road salt
A new report shows how the state must rethink its winter road maintenance strategy near vulnerable waterways.
Our View: Portland-area transit agencies should stop blocking federal funds
The region needs this investment in order to improve its underperforming public transportation service.
Our View: Kids under 5 need a vaccine, and exhausted parents need a break
Everything we know shows that the shots are safe and effective, even for the youngest children.
Another View: Bad 1970s economic news is back to haunt Biden
Stagflation, or economic stagnation amid persistent inflation, is a curse Joe Biden doesn’t need ahead of the midterm elections.
Our View: Sovereignty falls short, but state-tribal relations move forward
Though it’s disappointing that Maine failed to recognize the inherent rights of the Wabanaki Nations, there is hope that it could come soon.
Another View: Commodities traders shouldn’t need a taxpayer bailout
Central banks are reluctant to provide emergency financing, and for very good reason.
Another View: Blaming Biden goes only so far in explaining current inflation woes
Spiking oil prices and other post-pandemic challenges are a global problem, an International Monetary Fund report says.