Increasing the gas tax is a sensible method of paying to improve our state’s roads and bridges.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: For better roads, more jobs in Maine, vote ‘yes’ on Question 6
Keeping our state’s infrastructure in good repair is vital to tourism and business prosperity.
Another View: Clawback of California soldiers’ pay should remain suspended
Campaign rhetoric about the sacrifices of America’s warriors doesn’t line up with how badly troops are being mistreated.
Our View: Vote ‘no’ on Question 2: Make Augusta fix schools
The referendum process is the wrong way to write complex school funding and tax law.
Another View: Ranked-choice voting can help heal divisions among Mainers
Voters and our elected leaders are permitting ideological certitude to divide us.
Our View: In City Council District 3, we support Ed Suslovic
His enthusiasm and experience make him the right choice for another term.
Our View: We endorse Pious Ali for at-large seat on City Council
The challenger brings much-needed experience to the council and the ability to reach out.
Our View: To cut Maine’s bicyclist, pedestrian death toll, speak up for safer streets
Alarmed that Maine is on pace to match 2015’s record? Tell road planners that you want change.
Another View: What’s the ‘pro-education’ case for rejecting Maine’s Question 2?
Columnist Charles Lawton presents generalities and speculation but doesn’t offer any insight.
Another View: U.S. should spearhead pushback against Venezuelan dictator
Nicolás Maduro’s regime won’t allow a proposed recall that offers a democratic way out of an escalating crisis.