A misunderstanding about when a record is sealed could hurt kids trying to go straight.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: The full bill for your vegetables isn’t present until tax time
Companies who cannot actually sustain their business model take advantage of migrants and taxpayers.
Our View: Maine should listen to lobster industry’s concern
Warmer water is affecting the state’s signature fishery and putting a way of life at risk.
Our View: Portland City Council should back four-school bond issue
A firm commitment to quality schools is what’s needed to attract and retain families.
Another View: They may be ‘wired and tired,’ but today’s teens aren’t wasted
Experts suggest that young people aren’t abusing substances because their phones scratch a similar itch.
Our View: Maine delegation should unite against proposed EPA cutbacks
The president’s plan would erode funding to enforce air and water protections, and harm Mainers’ quality of life.
Our View: Maine brewers still have plenty of room to grow – if they’re allowed
Letting manufacturers move their product from one brew facility to another could bring the craft beer boom to small towns.
Our View: Maine election officials shouldn’t delay ranked-choice planning
A court challenge doesn’t stand in the way of reforming primaries and congressional voting.
Another View: Trump’s corporate tax cut must be paired with reforms
It’s crucial to change federal code so that it promotes growth and is far tougher for companies to game.
Our View: Immigrant EMT training will have broad benefits
New Mainers with medical backgrounds can fill a serious gap in our health-care workforce.