The lobster industry is lashing out at offshore wind developers, and it’s not helping anyone.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
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Our View: Little data support Maine’s annual vehicle inspection law
Mechanical failures cause about 2% of crashes, but everyone has to get a sticker.
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Our View: President Biden should end ban on worker visas
After a year of disruption and uncertainty, Maine businesses don’t need any more.
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Maine Observer: It’s almost time to say ‘play ball!’
Winter is still with us, but it won’t be long until the Sea Dogs take the field.
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Our View: Broadband funding is a new New Deal
Like rural electrification in the 20th century, internet access and affordability could improve lives in the 21st.
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Another View: The U.S. military must get serious about domestic extremism
Identifying potential threats in the ranks is critical to national security.
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Our View: Owners of polluted Maine land deserve more time to seek damages
Dozens of homeowners have found that their properties are contaminated with industrial chemicals. State law shouldn’t let responsible parties off the hook.
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Our View: Take all anti-Asian violence seriously
Attacks like the one this week in Portland should not be seen as isolated incidents.
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Our View: Maine women bearing brunt of pandemic
A year of COVID-19 has shown that we depend on women, particularly moms, in ways that limit their lives and slow the state economy.
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Our View: Schools need clarity on COVID rules
Strict social distancing rules, which may not be needed, mean most schools can’t reopen full time.