Vexatious comparisons with ‘Appeal to Heaven’ can, frankly, go to hell.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Fearlessness of exactly the wrong kind from Sen. Susan Collins
In attempting to undermine the judicial system and fanning the flames of anti-establishment rabble-rousing and worse, the senator has nailed her colors to the mast.
Another View: Israeli and Palestinian leaders once shared a peace prize. Now they may share war crimes charges.
Neither side earns a Nobel Prize or an arrest warrant without the other, nor are they ever likely to.
Our View: Maine tourism can complete ‘pandemic rebound’ in 2024
Our sustained popularity with visitors is in no doubt; it’s our capacity to cater to them that needs more attention.
Our View: Decline in overdose deaths is something to build on
In response to the news, Gov. Mills encouraged ‘cautious optimism.’ That’s the right approach.
Another View: Break out the hook. Trump-Biden debates need tight rules of civility
In an ideal world, the moderator of any 2024 presidential debate would have the fortitude of the judge presiding over Trump’s criminal trial in New York City.
Our View: Getting into college is tough enough
An ‘overhaul’ of FAFSA can be argued to have dragged applications by Maine students down by almost a quarter this year.
Our View: Portland’s new bishop has an opportunity to turn new leaf
The 13th bishop of the Portland Diocese takes the wheel at a challenging time for the diocese – and the Church at large.
Another View: Letting Donald Trump skate shows contempt for justice
Consequences need to come now. There might not be a later.
Our View: Professional soccer will be a boon to Maine
Lifting the profile of ‘the beautiful game’ brings with it beautiful upsides.