Middle and high schoolers who created their own mini-satellites will put them to the test this weekend. Future launches are sure to come.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
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Our View: Collins takes wrong side on voting rights
The Maine Republican left no room for compromise as states pass voter-suppression laws.
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Our View: By coming out, NFL player sends a powerful message
The announcement by Carl Nassib, a defensive lineman with the Las Vegas Raiders, should come as comfort to others going through the same thing.
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Our View: Maine’s voting laws should be a national model
Four bills passed this session continue the tradition in our state of inclusive, secure elections.
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Another View: Variants make case for mass vaccination
Government and employers need to use all of their tools to get almost everyone vaccinated.
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Our View: Criminal justice reforms atop Maine Legislature’s 2021 achievements
Now Gov. Mills should sign bills that would close Long Creek, end cash bail and decriminalize drug possession.
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Another View: Supreme Court saved Obamacare for third time. It should never have had to
Congress has voted over and over not to repeal or even rework the 2010 Affordable Care Act. It’s time for Republicans to stop their mindless lawsuits.
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Our View: Everybody wins if more Mainers get vaccinated
For some reason, the chance to win a $1 million prize grabs the imagination in a way that preventing illness does not.
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Our View: National monument aids growth of North Woods region
Visits to Katahdin Woods and Waters increased by 10% last year, generating $3.3 million in economic activity.
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Our View: Maine’s job bonus offers a needed nudge to workers
The program announced this week is an unprecedented step for unprecedented economic times.