The ideas behind the movement that led to the encampment will survive the current setbacks.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Northwoods regulation should maintain balance
Many interests, both state and local, should be considered in forest land-use planning.
Another View: Congress deadlocked? That’s exactly how it’s supposed to be
Voters elect representatives with diverse views, and 2012 is our chance to make a change.
Another View: USM is aggressively working on recruitment and expansion
A recent editorial called for changes at the university, many of which are already under way.
Our View: Payroll tax fix another dubious achievement
The least popular Congress in history did not change any minds with this compromise.
Our View: USDA meat investigation too slow, too silent
Instead of leading the public information campaign, federal regulators have been quiet.
Our View: Legislators right to question MaineCare cuts
Gov. LePage may not like the scrutiny, but that’s how the process is supposed to work.
Another View: Not everyone celebrates Christmas, and that’s OK
People who celebrate other holidays are not being “Grinchy” if they say “no” to a candy cane.
Our View: Mainers will sufferfrom Congress’ cuts in heating aid
At a time when the president and Congress can hardly agree on anything, it is particularly galling to see that one of the few points of common ground is cutting the Low Income Heating Assistance Program . . .
Our View: Legislature should control gaming’s future
Lawmakers should take advantage of a lull and write better rules for future casinos.