There would be thousands of jobs in Maine right now if workers had the right skills.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Liberalizing drug laws not at odds with fighting poverty
A columnist who called marijuana advocates ‘selfish’ misses the point on the war on drugs.
Our View: America must remain vigilant to terror threat
Ten years have passed, but there are still those who would do us harm if we don’t stop them.
Another View: Students don’t need protection from military recruiters
Maine kids have the critical skills to listen to all sides and make an informed choice.
Our View: Congress should find a way to pass jobs package
We can’t wait for the next election before Washington takes action on the economy.
Another View: Tar sands and fracking not good energy policy for nation
Columnist M.D. Harmon ignores the real costs of exploiting hard-to-get petroleum reserves.
Our View: Lawmakers should go beyond income tax cuts
Maine should reform its tax code at the same time it cuts rates for the highest earners.
Our View: Obama, Packers and Saints – first dinner, then dessert
Americans shouldn’t be distracted from an important speech; there’s time for fun later.
Our View: How many U.S. troops does Iraq need?
The number can vary, but the real answer is this: Enough to keep it from defeat.
Our View: Maine can’t affordto put off bridge repairs
If you have a hole in your roof, you can either pay to fix it or avoid the repair bill and hope it doesn’t rain.
But you know in your heart that it’s going to rain some day.
This is the situation in which Maine finds itself as its bridges continue to weaken with age . . .