We can have a shorter disruption now, or a much worse one later.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Waterville’s secret meetings are no way to govern
Even a disease outbreak doesn’t excuse a municipality’s violation of the state’s public meeting law.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: During crisis, help yourself by helping others
‘Social distancing’ doesn’t mean you can’t make life better for the people around you.
Posted inEditorials, Letters, Opinion
Another View: Climate alarms are just politics
If global warming were to go away, the political left would not celebrate.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Mainers are meeting the COVID moment
But it will take even more self-sacrifice and big-heartedness as the coronavirus spreads.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: China-bashing might make Trump’s base happy, but it puts everyone at risk
We need Beijing to provide guidance as we prepare for an onslaught of COVID-19 cases.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: U.S. response to coronavirus falling behind in key areas
The Trump administration must act to end the shortage of necessary health care equipment and supplies.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Don’t forget Maine food service workers when crisis ends
It’s important to shut down restaurants and bars to slow the growth of COVID-19, but it comes with a cost.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s homeless, incarcerated vulnerable during outbreak
Officials must take steps now to protect Mainers who can’t go home right now.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Challenge to CMP plan is not ‘liberal versus conservative’ issue
The Mainers who oppose the corridor have legitimate concerns about a proposal by a foreign-owned company that has a history of questionable practices.