Maine lawmakers should fund essential services now and keep the government running while debating any new spending or policies.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Transit plan lays out route for Maine’s future
Combining reform of local land-use ordinances with beefed-up public transportation, the Portland area could meet some difficult challenges.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: We will still be sick after COVID
American medicine should move past treating disease toward implementing the science of wellness.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Growers Alliance: All we’re asking for is a fair shake
Changes in medical cannabis rules are needed, but a state proposal will drive up the cost without making patients safer.
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The Maine Millennial: ‘Cancel culture’ is part of freedom of speech
Even people with a lot of power should not be exempt from the consequences of what they say.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Stimulus checks show how small government could work
Rather than complicated programs that require layers of administration, direct payments ensure that help gets where it’s needed.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Another gun debate? Start without me
We have to remember that every firearm death statistic marks a loss that never goes away.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Rep. Nicole Grohoski: We should say ‘no’ to greenwashed power
A column by Greg Kesich is based on an invalid premise about Hydro-Quebec.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: How Pine Tree Amendment could benefit Maine’s environment, economy and future
L.D. 489 would protect Mainers by providing a legal basis for citizens, and state and local governments to take action against harmful policies or developments.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Trump’s organ-donation policy fix would save lives
Biden put a useful new rule from his predecessor on hold. His administration should implement it without delay.