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Should the Oxford County casino be approved?

In November, voters will be asked to approve a casino in Oxford County. It will mark the second time in two years a casino was proposed for that part of the state, and the fifth time a casino has … more

3/16/10 | 318 views

Was the jury justified in acquitting the Owls Head lobsterman?

A Knox County jury acquitted a lobsterman and his daughter on charges related to his shooting of another lobsterman during a turf dispute among fishermen on Matinicus Island. Was the man justified in … more

3/16/10 | 159 views

Is the state bond package a good investment?

Gov. John Baldacci has proposed a $79 million bond package that would pay to save the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway as well pay for highway and road work, port and harbor improvements and … more

3/16/10 | 116 views

Will the health care bill be passed by Congress within the next week?

The Obama administration is predicting that Democrats will pass a health care bill, possibly by the weekend. Will Democrats be able to pull off this legislative coup? Or will conservative and liberal … more

3/16/10 | 144 views

Can the GOP win control of the Legislature?

With the deadline for filing to run for the Legislature looming next week, the control of both houses is up for grabs again. Do Republicans have a legitimate chance to win control of one or both … more

3/9/10 | 500 views

Is solitary confinement cruel and unusual punishment?

A legislative committee has split over a proposal to limit the use of solitary confinement in Maine's prisons. Proponents of the limits say the punishment undermines the effort to rehabilitate … more

3/9/10 | 422 views

Should the postal service cut delivery to five days a week?

Facing operating losses, the U.S. Postal Service is considering eliminating Saturday mail delivery. An independent consultant recommended limiting delivery to three days a week. Are such drastic … more

3/9/10 | 277 views

Is banning smoking at the University of Maine campus realistic?

The University of Maine will ban smoking on its property in 2012. Is this a sensible step to take, given the toll tobacco takes on health? Will it be effective, given the provisions for … more

3/9/10 | 457 views

Should Brewer High School have suspended students for their Facebook comments?

The school suspended three students for posting comments that could be seen as taunting, bullying and possibly racist, aimed at basketball players from Edward Little High School after that … more

3/2/10 | 710 views

Should Democrats pass the health care bill by reconciliation?

Congressional Democrats say they have offered to work with their Republican counterparts on the health care bill, and been rebuffed in their efforts to find common ground. Republicans say … more

3/2/10 | 604 views