A column claiming that the press fawned on the Occupy movement ignored some basic facts.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Candidates should not expect to have privacy
Windham officials were wrong to hide the identity of people who want to serve.
Our View: Super PAC politics will darken presidential race
Instead of exchanging ideas, politicians will take potshots without any accountability.
Managing costs better than cuts for DHHS
Maine could work with the sickest Medicaid recipients and reduce the DHHS shortfall.
Our View: Managing costsbetter than cuts for DHHS
Maine could work with the sickest Medicaid recipients and reduce the DHHS shortfall.
Our View: State police shouldshow there’s no favoritism
Sgt. Robin Parker has taken responsibility for his actions, and so should the higher-ups.
Another View: Congress’ anti-transit tax break will clog urban highways
People who use public transportation should get at least the same tax deduction as drivers.
Our View: Year-end news gives hope for economy
Some encouraging signs give reason to hope for better jobs and housing markets in 2012.
Another View: Little accomplished in nine years of war in Iraq
A writer says we have re-established our strength and reputation, but he is wrong.
Our View: Dump Iowa and New Hampshire for regional primaries
There is a better way to pick a president than the process that gets under way this week.