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Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Howard Schultz should enter Democratic presidential field; Bill de Blasio should stay out
The ex-Starbucks CEO would add a moderate to the mix, while New York’s mayor has a big city to run and a snowball’s chance.
Our View: Fewer cars, cleaner air should be goal for Maine transit
A modernized and greener system will help create jobs and reduce emissions.
Our View: Who is speaking for the Maine Republican Party?
It reflects badly on the state Republican Party that Vice Chairman Nick Isgro’s hateful tweets are still up under the Maine Republican Party banner.
Another View: Don’t give Trump impeachment veto to Republican Party
An ouster effort requires a strong case – but it doesn’t require bipartisan support.
Our View: Insect population’s rapid decline alarming
The Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife teams with Maine Audubon to study the decline here.
Our View: Don’t allow anti-vaccination Mainers to keep putting other people’s kids at risk
Under a new bill, parents would still have the right to refuse shots for their children – but not the right to send them to school.
Another View: Give free market a chance to ease health care expenses
A columnist calling for universal health care overlooks the history of insurance policy in Maine.
Another View: Why was the FAA so late to deplane from Boeing’s 737 Max?
Congress should explore why the agency expressed confidence in the planes, then suddenly changed its mind.
Our View: Maine inmates should have unrestricted access to menstrual products
For the sake of their health and dignity, women behind bars deserve free, quality pads and tampons.