A grant for $100,000 can help for a while, but the need is bigger and won’t go away.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: GDP growth too slowfor those at the bottom
The most optimistic predictions say the economy won’t really start growing for a year.
Our View:Loss of Race to the Top shows a lack of consensus
It’s no help to have good ideas if the people needed to carry them out aren’t on board.
Our View:Debate over debates news for a slow month
What the candidates say, not where they choose to say it, is what matters to voters.
Our View: U.S. Supreme Court should resolve GPS dispute
Police should have to get a warrant when they use electronic equipment to track suspects.
Our View: First day of school is fresh start for Riverton
One low-achieving elementary school could provide the improvement model for all the rest.
Our View:Houses no longer the best investments
The loss of value in our homes means that many lifestyle choices will be foreclosed, too.
Our View:Will city and think tank have a face-off in court?
The Maine Heritage Policy Center says a Peaks Island golf cart is constitutionally protected.
Our View: Small tidal power plant packs oversize potential
Tidal power is one of the ways Maine can benefit from alternative energy development.
Our View: Outdated food safety netshould raise caution
In light of problems exposed by the egg recall, consumers should protect themselves.