He should not get away with shutting down the government to gain leverage.
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Our View: Pain from shutdown starting to spread
First, it was federal workers. Now, poor Americans are starting to feel the pinch, and that’s just the start.
Our View: Abortion rights at risk in current political climate
With an ally in the White House. the anti-abortion movement nears its goal.
Our View: New day dawns for land conservation in Maine
A task force’s new report shows how people with diverging opinions on conservation can come together to benefit the state.
Our View: Maine should tighten vaccine exemption law
High rates of disease outbreaks correlate with Maine’s easy immunization opt-outs.
View from Away: The nation needs Washington governor’s green message
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Our View: Opioid crisis calls for coordinated response
Gov. Janet Mills is right to put one person in charge of a multi-agency effort.
Our View: Lack of affordable child care is holding back Maine families
It is a quality of life issue as well as an economic one.
Our View: Maine finishes last in race to keep lights on
Regulators should determine if the state’s utilities are doing enough.
Our View: With cannabis legal, clear criminal records
Enforcing the consequences for past convictions does not further justice.