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Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Fees are too high for Maine electronic court records
Accessing public records is a public right, not an opportunity for the court system to raise revenue.
Our View: Masks could have saved lives, and they still can
The Biden administration should make sure every person has access to high-quality respirators.
Another View: Senators should hold Trump to account
Columnist Jim Fossel is wrong to advise us to ignore the president’s incitement of a mob.
Our View: Maine’s COVID numbers tell a troubling story
The acceleration of new cases comes as too many Mainers are behaving as if the pandemic is no real threat.
Another View: Higher federal minimum wage an essential part of COVID recovery
It’s the right thing to do to provide not a handout, just a fair wage for a fair day’s work. And it’s badly overdue.
Our View: Portland City Council takes public business behind closed doors
Elected officials can meet in private only when they have a good reason. None is offered for an executive session on needle-exchange rules.
Our View: Nation should heed President Biden’s call for unity
National solidarity begins with mutual respect and a commitment to the truth.
Our View: Maine State Police policies should not be withheld from public
When a government agency is given enormous power, it must be transparent in how that power is used.
Our View: Capitol Police chief should step down over false social media posts
The violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol by Trump supporters should make it clear that words have consequences.