maine legislature

Let’s resist the temptation to turn timid when faced with an opportunity to better the greater good.

Commentary: Riverview’s future too important to decide without public input

January 3, 2017January 2, 2017

The patients include our loved ones, and we all share responsibility for their well-being.

Critics say Maine lawmakers’ ‘skeleton bills’ lack transparency

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press December 30, 2016

Vague one-sentence drafts, totaling close to 100 each legislative session, can be deceptive and exclude the public from important policy discussions, say lawmakers and lobbyists.

Health, Local & State, News, Politics

Leading Republican wants special panel of legislators to tackle Maine’s opioid crisis

by Scott Thistle December 27, 2016December 27, 2016

Rep. Ellie Espling of New Gloucester calls for a unified solution ‘to a problem that is killing more Mainers every day.’

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Compromise best route to resolving Riverview ‘step-down’ conflict

by The editorial board December 27, 2016December 27, 2016

With most stakeholders now on board, the state should proceed with its initial plan to build near the Augusta hospital.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Augusta shouldn’t stand in the way of Maine minimum-wage hike

by The Editorial Board December 26, 2016December 25, 2016

After years of failing to raise base pay, some now want to interfere with what the voters passed.

Local & State, News

Lots of work to do before Maine marijuana smokers can light up

by Kevin Miller December 25, 2016September 13, 2017

Rules must be written to address a host of concerns, including keeping children away from edible forms of the drug, how to detect and penalize impaired drivers and whether to integrate or modify the state’s existing medical marijuana program.