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Our View

Published
April 8, 2015

Our View: Maine legislators should reject proposed people’s veto limits

Banning hunting-related initiatives won't make the referendum process more deliberative or well-informed.
Published
April 7, 2015

Our View: LePage’s General Assistance policies force Portland’s hand

The city has to raise taxes and lay off employees in response to the governor's bullying tactics.
Published
April 6, 2015

Our View: UMaine System’s new Professional and Graduate Center a great idea that needs focus

To succeed at building Maine's economy, CEO Eliot Cutler will have to deliver more to companies than they get now.
Published
April 5, 2015

Our View: ‘Freedom’ bill signals anti-LGBT backlash

Meant as an end-run around equal rights victories, Maine's proposal targets a nonexistent issue.
Published
April 5, 2015

Our View: Twomey’s toss an outrageous way to show disapproval

The former mayor owes an apology to Gov. LePage and all the people who didn't get to question him.

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Published
April 4, 2015

Our View: Governor should step up weak drug-control plan

A law enforcement-only approach won't change the behavior that is ruining lives.
Published
April 3, 2015

Our View: Portland settlement calls attention to citizens’ right to record police

Citizens can only benefit from being allowed to document how those who work for them do their jobs.
Published
April 2, 2015

Our View: State should shore up county jail funding

Maine must play a role in turning its collection of 15 lockups into a working system.
Published
April 1, 2015

Our View: Jail time for unpaid fines unfairly penalizes poverty

A bill now before the Maine Legislature justifiably targets what amount to debtors' prisons.
Published
March 31, 2015

Our View: Senior housing lags as demand keeps growing

Without state subsidies, needy older Mainers will keep missing out on affordable homes.