But if inflation shows signs of falling or if job creation slackens, then it’s time to pause and rethink.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our view: On addiction response, it’s finally time to listen
Police and others have been telling us for years that we need more drug treatment.
Our View: Surge in opt-out rates for childhood vaccinations should cause alarm
Mandating vaccinations for all healthy students should be on legislators’ post-LePage agenda.
Another View: Video games keep young men too busy playing to work
Inactive lifestyles are helping to fuel higher obesity rates, shorter life spans and a less-efficient economy.
Our View: Sen. Collins is on the right side of health debate, but Rep. Poliquin is not
Maine’s Republican lawmakers are split on the biggest domestic issue facing Congress.
Our View: Victims of domestic abuse can get help in Maine
The state’s toll-free hotline has counselors to point them toward the right resources.
Our View: Time for lawmakers to override solar veto
A modest change to the way power producers are paid is what an industry needs to expand.
Another View: Author takes divisive tone in column urging greater unity
A psychologist’s accusations of liberal fear-mongering paint an entire group with an extremely broad brush.
Another View: Republicans should stop making excuses for Trump
Rather than bemoan a loss of trust in government, elected officials should try to earn it back.
Our View: With implied threat to President Trump, South Portland legislator crosses a line
At the very least, Scott Hamann should apologize on the House floor and disavow the suggestion that he’d harm Trump.