Schools should design plans so students who have broken the rules can earn a second chance.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Cellphone useby drivers not worth the risk
The state should take strong action to get ever more distracted drivers to pay attention.
Our View: Portland crime statsshow progress in 2011
Analyzing crime patterns has helped police make the best use of what they have.
Another View: PLO official’s column ignored some facts about Israel
The Arab world has blocked the two-state solution it now claims to promote for the region.
Another View: Will column oversimplifies alternative energy debate
Even if you don’t consider climate change, economic factors argue for new power sources.
Our View: Congress shouldn’t hurry back for more dysfunction
Last year was such a disaster, the country can live without a quick return to Washington.
Another View: Canadian oil sands offer a responsible source of energy
Before we transition to alternative energy sources, we could benefit from domestic oil.
Our View: Maliseet representative a welcome addition in Augusta
A Maine tradition has been expanded in a meaningful way with a new House member.
Our View: Legislature should close disclosure loophole
Millions of dollars are going to companies associated with lawmakers without any public notice.
Our View: USDA moving too slowly in salmonella probe
Hannaford has voluntarily changed its practices, but too many questions remain.