A columnist drew an inapt parallel between a natural disaster and corporate misbehavior.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Drug crime not just a job for law enforcement
Neglecting the public health aspects of drug abuse leaves an impossible job for police.
Our View: Baseball should fix imperfect call in almost perfect game
Armando Galarraga recorded 27 consecutive outs, and the record book should show it.
Our View: County jail finds crime doesn’t pay enough
The lockup has been running in the red as income from federal offenses declines.
Our View: Want to keep silent with the police? Speak up, says court
Justices rule that questioning suspects can continue until they actively say ‘Stop.’
Our View: Old Port barsteam up to fight violence
Keeping rowdiness under control is one area in which the bars don’t compete with each other.
Our View: Hiker rescue reminds all to stay on the trail
An Ohio man is safe, but he could have been found much earlier if he had been more cautious.
Two views on Question 1:Vote ‘no’ to end penalty for work and investment
Maine’s antiquated tax code does not reflect our reality and makes us vulnerable to downturns.
Two views on Question 1:’Yes’ will refocus on tax cuts
Letting this referendum slip by us, however, will assure total taxes will stay high — and even go up.
Another View: Editorial failed to mention the real cause of job losses
Free trade agreements have moved thousands of Maine jobs to Mexico.