The state is getting more unhealthy relative to the rest of the country, and we need to know why.
Editorials
View from Away: Seven dirty words, according to the Trump administration
The Washington Post
Our View: What the tax bill won’t do
Sen. Susan Collins is prepared to vote for legislation that won’t lower health care costs or change the country’s massive and growing inequality.
Our View: LePage’s stand on pot protects illegal market
Making marijuana legal without permitting legal sales precludes above-board investment.
Our View: It’s time to close Maine’s youth prison
A new report confirms that Long Creek Youth Development Center is not meeting its goals, and cannot be fixed.
View from Away: Congress should help Puerto Rico —not hurt it
The Washington Post
Our View: Russia probe bias claim unfounded, dangerous
Congress should not abuse its oversight function to gain short-term political advantage.
Another View: Column offers too rosy a view on our future after the tax bill
George Will pretends that we don’t know what will happen when tax revenue drops and deficits rise.
Our View: Opioid stigma is adding to death toll
Calling people with addiction weak or criminal prevents them from seeking lifesaving help.