Opinion Round-up for Friday, May 20, 2011

These are editorials and op ed columns from Maine newspapers on subjects of interest to those who follow MECEP’s blog.  Links to these and other news and opinion items can be found on the MECEP website.

Portland Press Herald

Op Ed

Maine Voices: Programs for young children important to maintain (James H. Maier, M.D.)

(Brunswick) Times Record

Editorial

Best for business development

R&D investments pay dividends

Op Ed

GOP’s insurance plan is reckless (State Representatives Anne Graham and Alex Cornell du Houx)

‘Big dreams and vigorously pursued visions …’  (Tom Settlemire and Angela Twitchell)

Rail is poised for a revival (Doug Rooks)