We all have done it. A little extra pressure on the gas pedal because we were running late, bored with our commute or just in the mood to get where we were going. We’ve come to think that a speed limit of 25 means 35, as Westbrook police chief William Baker pointed out last week, […]
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: New cruise-ship seasonhopeful sign for business
Maine is benefiting from national trends, but could benefit more with harbor investment.
Our View: Bad grades bring big opportunities for schools
The seven school districts that are accepting improvement funds have the right attitude.
Our View: Parents are needed to prevent underage drinking
It’s up to parents to talk to each other and stay informed about what their kids are doing.
Our View: Reading study should be a wake-up call for Maine
Failing to be a proficient reader by the end of third grade is a tough hurdle to overcome.
Our View: Portland should spendto save on energy
An audit indicates that investments in efficiency would more than pay for themselves.
Our View: Obesity fight will take more than industry promises
People who make money making other people eat too much should be watched carefully.
Our View: Shrinking forest should be cause for concern
Economically and environmentally, Maine has too much at stake to lose its woods to development.
Our View: Voters have enough anger for everyone
How Tuesday’s primary-election trends will play out in Maine is anybody’s guess.
Our View: Tax deferral law will help seniors stay in their homes
When a home’s value rises but a senior’s ability to pay doesn’t, this is a solution.