If there was any hope that the GOP would distance itself from the Trump sideshow, that hope is gone.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: ‘Humility is called for as accountability is sought’
Our U.S. senators’ reluctance to support a federal assault weapons ban must be reconsidered now.
Our View: Brokenhearted for Lewiston, we will have to heal together
Gone forever is the idea that Maine is an unusually safe place to be.
Another View: Turns out it’s bad business to jack up prices just because you can
Consumers are taking a pass on grocery store items that have surged in price. Good.
Our View: Yes on Question 4 to preserve Maine’s right to repair our vehicles
That most important relationship – between a Mainer and their mechanic – could be put in peril.
Another View: Biden should balance support for Israel with push for peace in a volatile region
The extent of the bloodshed demands that the U.S. make a concerted effort to promote cooperation.
Another View: We can electrify the economy without leaving workers behind
Tackling climate change by shifting to a zero-emission economy does not have to result in layoffs.
Our View: Pine Tree Power not the answer to Maine’s utility challenges
Mainers want to save money, reduce outages and, focused on climate change, exert more control over grid decision-making. How do we best achieve those ends?
Our View: Freight railroad free-for-all is unacceptable
The secrecy enjoyed by railroads leaves Maine unable to either evaluate or respond to potentially extraordinary risks to public health and safety.
Another View: Why aren’t America’s students showing up?
Even affluent, suburban areas have seen unexcused absences soar. Districts must impose accountability before it’s too late.