We shouldn’t approve an infrastructure project that will benefit CMP stockholders more than it does the climate.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Massacre in Mexico demands American response
Sending troops isn’t the right answer – building a civil society is.
Our View: Cable television fights Maine law – and the future
While younger generations flock to streaming services, the cable industry is holding on to an unfair, overly expensive way of doing business.
Our View: New mayor offers Portland hope for a fresh start
Mayor-elect Kate Snyder’s sweep of all 12 precincts shows her ability to bring people together.
Our View: New approach needed to handle school threats
Schools need the right resources to process threats, and to stop problems before they get too dire.
Our View: Rising rider numbers show that mass transit works in Maine
People who have cars will take the bus to avoid traffic and parking hassles as long as the service is reliable and convenient.
Another View: Another empty promise from Trump on guns
Life saving policies to reduce gun violence are abandoned when the president gets political pressure.
Another View: Learning lessons from Boeing’s turbulence
When industries take control of the regulatory agencies, the public is put at risk.
Our View: Fewer inmates will relieve pressure on jails
A legislative committee looking at jail funding should focus on initiatives that lowers the jail population.
Another View: Right whales won’t be protected by proposed regulations
The data show that whales are becoming entangled with fishing lines in Maine waters, pushing the species toward extinction.