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Our View: Drug companies still on the wrong side of opioid battle

Passage in Maine of a law requiring coverage of certain painkillers is an example of the industry’s continuing clout.

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD September 20, 2016September 19, 2016

Administrators should act when they see a culture of drinking and drug use take hold.

by The Editorial Board September 19, 2016September 18, 2016

The state cannot do the work that needs to be done at Maine’s primary psychiatric hospital by refusing to reveal its real plans.

by The Editorial Board September 18, 2016September 17, 2016

The Maine Legislature is the right place to balance conflicting interests on complex issues.

by The Editorial Board September 16, 2016September 16, 2016

The Maine agency that vets citizens’ reports of suspicious behavior should be pressed for more information about its activities.

by The Editorial Board September 15, 2016September 15, 2016

Progress in the timeliness and quality of services in Maine indicates the need to slow down on privatization.

by The Editorial Board September 14, 2016September 13, 2016

Though marketed as an alternative to pot, ‘synthetic marijuana’ is actually far more potent and risky than the plant.

by The Editorial Board September 13, 2016September 12, 2016

The state has had a poor record of hiring outside contractors for human services work.

Responses to a depiction of Maine’s governor in KKK garb show the First Amendment in action.

by The Editorial Board September 11, 2016September 9, 2016

Question 3 on the Maine ballot asks whether it serves public safety to have such a large hole in the law.