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Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Maine Voices: Arctic opportunities exist in Maine right now
Establishing relationships with the people who live in the north is more important than new shipping lanes.
Another View: White House tolerates atrocities in Syria
While Secretary of State Kerry talks, bombs rain down on a humanitarian relief convoy.
Another View: Heroic act doesn’t ease concerns about use of lethal force by police
A shooting saves lives after a Minnesota attack; the same can’t be said of the death of an unarmed man in Tulsa.
Our View: Though parity is far off, engineering gender gap narrows at University of Maine
An analysis shows that women are gaining ground more quickly in Orono than they are elsewhere.
Our View: Drug companies still on the wrong side of opioid battle
Passage in Maine of a law requiring coverage of certain painkillers is an example of the industry’s continuing clout.
Another View: Snowden doesn’t merit a pardon, but he has earned a plea deal
The man who exposed NSA snooping was not a traitor and should be allowed to come home.
Our View: To stop cycle of failure, help Maine’s youngest learners
A study of pre-K expulsions shows that preschools, care providers and families need support as they try to keep disruptions from escalating.
Another View: Neuroscience proves something that moms have always known
It’s not just what you say but how you say it, and that’s true whether you are talking to a person or a dog.
Our View: South Portland High takes right step by banning dances
Administrators should act when they see a culture of drinking and drug use take hold.