Lawmakers of both parties should find common ground without refighting old battles.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Veterans effort shows path to end homelessness
Once you make it a priority, it’s possible to make great gains relatively quickly.
Our View: No need to hurry the repeal of Obamacare
Critics of the Affordable Care Act have time to craft alternatives that won’t put coverage at risk.
Another View: Pruitt at EPA would be an environmental disaster
Trying to portray him as balanced belies the record.
Another View: Planned Parenthood probe comes up empty
But the lack of evidence won’t stop myopic lawmakers from continuing their vendetta.
Our View: Clearer picture needed on use of body cameras by South Portland police
With the city set to adopt the technology soon, Chief Edward Googins should share the department's policy with the public.
Another View: Requiring cars to communicate won’t keep them from crashing
You'll only be able to detect newer vehicles with the same technology, so relying on it would be dangerous.
Our View: Don’t put off deadline on implementing retail sales of marijuana
Lawmakers should try to finish the work within nine months, even if they don’t like the policy.
Our View: Real ID law shouldn’t fly in Maine Legislature
The federal government is using the fear of terrorism to justify invading Americans’ privacy.
Another View: Government should accelerate research on PTSD talk therapy
Secondary research is urged after a study shows that the therapy can help manage the disorder.