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Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Shootings by police may be justified but not necessary
Mistakes and misunderstandings by officers can escalate situations to the point where deadly force is required.
Another View: Harmon column didn’t consider all benefits of quality education
High wage earners would appreciate having excellent public schools despite a surtax on their incomes.
Our View: Pipeline politics should remember power users
Some have an interest in keeping electricity prices high, but most Mainers could use a break.
Our View: Sanders’ campaign changed our politics
His success championing progressive ideas will show the way for more-cautious candidates.
Another View: Dropped charges shouldn’t be the end of Freddie Gray case
Even without a conviction, officials should keep looking to find ways to reform police practices.
Another View: Trump’s cozying up to Putin deserves Republican outcry
Hillary Clinton’s handling of her email deserves debate – but bringing Russia into that debate is going too far.
Our View: Alternative sentencing can pay off for Maine offenders, taxpayers
Community service saves money and lets those convicted of nonviolent crimes give back – though participation fees mean it’s not an option for all.
Our View: Maine needs immunity law to help stem overdose deaths
Drug users won’t call for help if they’ll be arrested when they come to someone’s aid.
Another View: Putin’s repressive governance weakens Russia’s economy
Reforming the economy requires fixing the political system as well, but Putin seems unlikely to do that.