Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Our View: State spending cuts slow recovery in Maine’s drug crisis

by The EDITORIAL BOARD August 30, 2016December 6, 2016

Policies promoted by DHHS head Mary Mayhew and Gov. LePage reflect the misguided belief that Mainers struggling with addiction are a lost cause.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: DEA stance on cannabis has silver lining for patients in Maine, nationwide

by The Editorial Board August 29, 2016August 28, 2016

Although a recent decision upholds the federal medical-marijuana ban, a shift in thinking on research could lead to policy change.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Maine gun referendum would outlaw activities that are already illegal

by Roger Sproul August 28, 2016August 27, 2016

Gang members and drug dealers shouldn’t be expected to obey the background check law, either.

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Our View: Maine Republicans should speak out against LePage

by The Editorial Board August 28, 2016August 27, 2016

Criticizing the governor for his erratic and reckless behavior should not be a partisan activity.

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Another View: Jill Stein running a fairy tale campaign

by The Washington Post August 27, 2016August 26, 2016

The Green Party nominee has some nice ideas, but they are poorly formed and impractical.

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Our View: Message to America: Sorry we gave you LePage

by The Editorial Board August 26, 2016August 26, 2016

Our governor has sent a false message that people of color are not welcome in Maine.

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Our View: Roxanne Quimby’s historic gift marks new era for Maine

by The Editorial Board August 24, 2016August 25, 2016

Some of the sting of the paper industry’s retreat could be eased by a more diverse economy in the Katahdin region.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Maine legislators should seize reins, reallocate slot machine revenue

by The Editorial Board August 24, 2016August 24, 2016

State law, dictated by the gambling industry, has channeled over $100 million in casino proceeds to harness racing, but the industry continues to struggle.

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Another View: Governments use wrong weapon against misguided activists

by Bloomberg View August 24, 2016August 23, 2016

Laws passed in response to a movement to punish and isolate Israel unwisely put public dollars at stake.

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Our View: Maine doesn’t need more barriers to addiction treatment

by The Editorial Board August 23, 2016August 22, 2016

Proposed MaineCare rules would make it even more difficult for methadone clinics to operate.