Congress should take a much broader approach to keeping firearms out of the wrong hands.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
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Our View: Future of Maine economy depends on innovation
We should follow the lead of the places that are booming and foster growth by focusing on schools, natural resources, public policy and quality of life.
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Another View: Cynthia Dill column missed the point on Clinton’s emails
The issue is just part of the continuous scheming and sleazy handling of official documents.
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Another View: Brexit reminds us to never underestimate the power of the angry voter
The global economy now enters an unsettled time because a majority of Britons wanted to send a message.
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Our View: Child well-being in Maine headed in wrong direction
Candidates for office should be prepared to say what they would do to turn this trend around.
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Our View: Panel’s agenda keeps warden service’s evasion in the spotlight
Resistance to legitimate public records requests deserves continued scrutiny.
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Another View: A new peacetime registration would shore up ranks of voters
In updating the Selective Service, what if Congress focused on bringing young citizens to the polls?
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Our View: Healthier school meals improving students’ lives
A federal overhaul is a major step toward ensuring that today’s children live longer lives than their parents.
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Another View: Nation losing a nuclear weapon against climate change
The planned closure of a California power plant is alarming evidence that too little is being done to cut greenhouse-gas emissions.
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Our View: Appalachian Trail advocates wise to take Maine park’s concerns seriously
Limiting the impact of summiting thru-hikers will help preserve Baxter State Park’s majesty.