A dangerous federal ruling endorses the misguided idea that we must scour religion from government property.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: No on city’s Question 2: NIMBY veto is bad policy
Portland voters should not surrender the power to influence the city’s future to self-interested groups.
Our View: No on Portland’s Question 1. Rent limits won’t work.
Portland needs more housing, and many renters need assistance. The referendum offers neither.
Another View: Spain should skip the threats, give Catalonia more autonomy
The cost of secession by the province, including civil conflict, is too severe for the sides not to be finding a compromise.
Our View: LePage’s refusal of federal job funds could have high cost for Maine
Passing up the money makes no sense financially – all it does is put another hurdle in the way of people trying to better themselves.
Another View: John McCain’s eloquent final chapter should include strong actions
The country needs the maverick senator to remind other leaders of America’s proper role in world affairs.
Our View: Bids to host second Amazon headquarters show what Maine’s future could be
We may not have what it takes to attract one big company, but we could help the small ones grow.
Our View: Don’t waste legislators’ solid work on pot law
Lawmakers should not let the governor blow up what had been a thoughtful public process.
Our View: Vote no on Question 1: Casino huckster a bad bet
To believe that Shawn Scott’s casino would benefit Maine, you would have to believe him.
Our View: Vote yes on Question 2: It’s a good deal for Maine
Health care providers would get $500 million from the feds, keeping rural hospitals afloat.