Labeling these posts as lies is better than driving them underground with a ban.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Never a reason to give up HOPE in addiction fight
Police departments’ successful efforts show that helping people overcome drugs is no lost cause.
Our View: Maine lobster fishery doesn’t need a lecture on ethics from PETA
One of the world’s most sustainable fisheries should be praised as a model, not attacked.
Our View: Lawmakers should listen to child welfare workers
Training and technology are nice, but there aren’t enough people to do a critical job.
Our View: Federal tax cuts not worth the temporary bump in growth
We will all end up paying for the big jackpot enjoyed this year by some corporate managers.
Our View: Industries hurt by tariffs just want markets
President Trump doesn’t realize the damage his policies will do to lobstermen, farmers and other workers.
Another View: Don’t weaken Maine’s part in ozone protection zone
A high school debater and longtime breather advocates keeping clean air and water controls.
Our View: Drug treatment should continue behind bars
A federal lawsuit on behalf of a Maine prisoner makes the case that addiction is a disease.
Another View: Secret recording isn’t what Uber, Lyft passengers sign up for
After a driver for both is caught live-streaming unsuspecting travelers, the companies get much-deserved scrutiny.
Another View: Cuba envisions change – but not enough of it
A proposed new constitution does not foresee a nation where people are free to pick their own leaders.