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Friday, February 3, 2012

OUR OPINION: No Medicaid waivers, but alternatives exist

Gov. Paul LePage held two meetings with southern Maine Democrats this week, and he's not talking about what went on. But the governor can't be happy about what he heard.

Thursday, February 2, 2012

VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: After Everglades, where will hungry pythons go?

The National Park Service says 1,825 Burmese pythons have been caught in and around the Florida Everglades since 2000. One of the largest -- more than 16 feet long and weighing 156 pounds -- was caught in January.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

VIEW FROM ELSEWHERE: Farmers earning $100B don't need federal subsidies

Imagine an industry on a roll. Its profits surpassed the $100 billion mark last year for the first time. On top of these riches, those in the business got an additional $25 billion or so in federal handouts.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

OUR OPINION: Outsiders' 'help' not needed before marriage vote

The announcement that supporters of same-sex marriage have delivered enough signatures to the secretary of Sstate's office to put the issue on the November ballot was followed by a predictable follow-up story: National groups on both sides of the issue say they will come back to Maine to fight the latest battle in what they see as a national war on our home turf.