State lawmakers should better use their time on issues that really matter to Maine.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Fear of gridlockbehind S&P warning
If the nation’s leaders can’t reach necessary agreements, our fiscal future will be troubled.
Another View: County should not pay to upgrade aging civic center
The county’s needs would best be addressed by a process that looks at other options.
Our View: Non-answer speaks volumes at hearing
The former MTA director’s lavish spending raises real doubts about other fiscal choices.
Our View: The shot still being heard ’round the world
Patriots Day may come at a bad time of year, but it’s a date well worth celebrating.
Another View: Cal Thomas’ tired observations don’t shed much light on events
The columnist offers the same old insights about the evils of liberal politicians.
Our View: Finally in the majority,party needs more ‘O’
Republican lawmakers have yet to make good on their job-creating, debt-reducing mandate.
Our View: New store starts new chapter in downtown’s story
Renys will serve a growing community of people who live and work in the neighborhood.
Our View: Free speech curbs not needed for funerals
While protests at military funerals are offensive, they should also be protected.
Our View: Obama again disappoints on deficit reduction plan
Raising taxes would just lead to more spending, digging us deeper into debt.