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Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
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Another View: Mob justice was not justice, even for ‘Whitey’ Bulger
Officials have a responsibility to protect every inmate’s safety, no matter what they’ve done.
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Our View: With Election Day turnout, Maine sets high standard
A new report confirms that it’s no coincidence that voter participation is higher in states that encourage access.
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Our View: Rural hospitals close at an alarming rate
Expanding Medicaid will help take some of the pressure off small facilities with low-income patients.
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Our View: Caron’s exit sets path for future candidates
Without ranked-choice voting, we need those who will do the right thing.
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Another View: Will Angela Merkel’s exit leave the free world leaderless?
The German chancellor announces her 2021 departure as the authoritarian jungle continues to grow.
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Another View: Time to push for an end to Yemen war
Washington should advocate for a cease-fire and lead the humanitarian effort to fend off mass starvation.
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Our View: A ‘church’ that wants to save lives, not souls
There is no real medical dispute over harm reduction, only a political one.
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Our View: Bilingual proficiency among young people is worth recognizing
Next year, the state Department of Education will start accepting applications for an award for fluency in two languages, a skill that has tangible benefits for Maine students.
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Our Endorsement: All 3 incumbents for Portland City Council deserve another term
Nicholas Mavodones, Belinda Ray and Spencer Thibodeau have the right skills for the fast-changing city.