As manufacturing becomes more mechanized, we need policies that foster other good jobs.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Rep. Lockman doesn’t speak for all blue-collar Trump voters
It was not social conservatism that sparked the revolt; it was the loss of the American dream.
Another View: Efforts to quell Twitter abuse could silence understanding
The new muting feature is likely to be overused, further cementing our ideological segregation.
Our View: Time for Maine to make course correction in anti-drunken driving effort
We saw a jump in OUI deaths from 2014 to 2015, but a new report suggests what to do to get back on track.
Our View: Senior housing needs more than maintenance
New construction is not keeping pace with demand as the governor sits on housing bonds.
Our View: Maine House Speaker Eves’ lawsuit dead, but issue still alive
Though the courts say it’s legal to punish political opponents, does that make it right?
Another View: Trump should build wall – against conflicts of interest
The president-elect’s business dealings put the nation into uncharted – and very dangerous – waters.
Our View: Maine colleges rightly defend fearful undocumented students
Young people who have grown up in America should be given the chance to fulfill their dreams.
Another View: Corrections chief says his heart goes out to family of teen suicide victim
The state’s Department of Corrections will study what could have been done to prevent a resident’s death.
Another View: Attorney general pick Sessions should let states decide on pot
In state after state, voters are approving new approaches to regulating the use of marijuana.