Too many people are dying, and bad street design is the most likely cause.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Opposing Planned Parenthood is not a women’s health issue
People who oppose abortion should not have to provide support to an organization that provides them.
Our View: Land program works best when used broadly
Gov. LePage’s narrow view about land conservation should not trump state law.
Another View: Working class men are living shorter lives
Social change and economic disappointment create an epidemic of ‘deaths by despair.’
Another View: Trump’s coal revival will make it harder to breathe
His executive order won’t arrest the loss of jobs – but it could do a lot to hurt public health and the climate.
Our View: Maine voters deserve a real choice of gambling bills
Legislators should put a measure on the fall ballot to compete with a self-serving York County casino referendum.
Our View: Congress alters notion of privacy in digital age
By blocking Obama-era rules, the House and Senate endorsed what internet service providers want: free rein to sell your browsing history.
Another View: Bumblebee needs protection for humankind’s sake
The rusty patched bumblebee is a key pollinator for fruit and other crops in dozens of states.
Our View: Maine’s handling of sexual assault evidence deserves closer study
Before reforming the way rape kits are processed and stored, a panel should explore what changes are needed.
Our View: Informed pet buyers can help end cruel dog breeding practices
A Skowhegan animal abuse case shows how hard it is to track down alleged ‘pet flippers.’