An administration that revels in making quick policy U-turns has the world’s head spinning.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
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Another View: Court case raises question – Is there a right not to be annoyed?
At issue is the state of Indiana’s ban on robocalls.
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Our View: Lax vaccine laws put Maine babies at risk of potentially fatal disease
With tighter opt-out rules, a whooping cough spike could have been avoided – instead, Gov. LePage has enabled parents who think they have a right to skip shots.
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Our View: State’s Real ID reversal shows a sign of the times
Lawmakers were right to stand up to federal pressure, but the fight is too big for Maine alone.
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Our View: ‘Justice for all’ depends on Maine’s legal aid providers
Helping the poor with housing, health care and other civil issues pays off for the community – so it should get more support.
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Another View: United took the worst route in dealing with overbooked flight
Offering big incentives to persuade a passenger to abandon his flight would have cost the airline a lot less than letting the public see a customer be manhandled.
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Another View: Time to reverse a culture of abuse that hurts young athletes
The widespread abuse of female athletes at USA Gymnastics came into the spotlight last summer.
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Our View: Maine must make more noise on risks of well-water poisoning
To ensure that the response matches the scope of the problem, legislators should pass a proposal aimed at ensuring greater awareness and testing.
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Our View: Actions against noncitizens will make matters worse
Arrests of immigrants, like the one in a Portland courtroom last week, are a recipe for chaos.
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Another View: Ocean wind would spoil Monhegan, a Maine treasure
The island was beloved by famous artists like Edward Hopper and Roswell Kent and should be left alone.