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Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Charter commissionshould split decisions
An elected mayor and a new vote-counting method should be considered on their own.
Our View: California gold rush in reverse for Maine?
The competition to run marijuana dispensaries here draws some surprising entries.
Our View: Loss of Sen. Byrdmarks end of a political era
He was a classical orator with New Deal and old South roots who rose to the heights of power.
Another View: Column on water extraction shilled for multi-nationals
Tony Payne ignored the real threat to Mainers posed by water extraction operations.
Our View: Portland’s parking fee gets at transit fix
A new program raises money for alternatives and incentives for people to use them.
Our Views: Broadband policyshould favor quickest growth
If FairPoint can’t meet its earlier commitment, the state should look for others who can.
Our Views: Bear study showsconservation is working
Maine’s bear population is thriving, and state wildlife biologists have the scars to prove it.
Our Views: Portland’s special ed reform positive step
Every program should face the scrutiny that led to the reorganization of special services.
Our Views: Senators fail againto provide relief for jobless
Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins still have work to do before the next recess.