In trying to reduce carbon emissions, communities throughout Maine will face complex trade-offs.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Juvenile justice reform starts with the youngest
Maine can continue taking steps in the right direction by keeping the youngest offenders out of the justice system.
Our View: Democracy’s survival depends on knowledge of civics
A new report offers a roadmap for making history and government more central in American education.
Our View: Age-based vaccination plan right for Maine
An efficient system that’s easy to understand is the right way to manage COVID risks.
Our View: Lobster industry changes require more evidence on whale deaths
The blame shouldn’t be laid on Maine fishermen unless regulators can show that’s where it belongs.
Our View: Mainers in need can’t afford austerity budget
This is no ordinary recession, and state spending should reflect that.
Another View: Don’t make it easier for police to enter your home
The Supreme Court shouldn’t create a loophole in the Fourth Amendment.
Our View: Oxford County town’s anti-mask resolution misuses Americans with Disabilities Act
Selectmen in the town of Paris are among those making a mockery of rights won by people with disabilities.
Our View: Maine State Police should be more transparent
The department’s incomplete compliance with the state’s public records law has prompted two lawsuits.
Our View: Maine should be a land of opportunity for skilled immigrants
Many well-educated Mainers are not able to make full use of their education and training.