They overstate the risk and underplay the benefits of a natural gas line from Canada.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Brennan, ranked-choice voting both winners
Portland can have confidence in its new mayor and the system used to count the votes.
Another View: Returning veterans deserve our support
People who sacrifice so much for us should not have to go without adequate services.
Our View: Voters give expertsplenty to think about
From gambling to voting practices, the people spoke. Now what were they saying?
Our View: Campaign finance law should be updated
It’s too easy to dump money into a campaign at the last minute without proper disclosure.
Our View: One thing left to do for Election Day – vote
Finally, it’s Election Day. You’ve seen the ads. You’ve read the new stories, the op-eds, the letters to the editor. Ready or not, it’s time to vote.
For an election with no major public offices at stake – no race for president, governor, Congress – the campaigns that end today have been spirited, to say the least.
Our View: Maine protestersshow how it should be done
The violent marchers in Oakland, Calif., do not serve the cause they purport to champion.
Another View: Maine should not back loans for gas lines for industry alone
The state should not support projects for business unless homeowners benefit too.
Our View: Maine should stop burning money for heat
Politicians should fight for low income heating assistance, but efforts to move off oil are needed.
Another View: Newspaper business suffers when news reported is trivial
Unbiased, hard-edged reporting on issues that matter will bring readers back to newspapers.