Russian ruler Vladimir Putin is trying to look like a potential partner, but the U.S. shouldn’t be fooled.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: It’s too soon to celebrate positive homeless figures
Trends and underlying issues suggest this will be another hard winter for Maine’s neediest.
Our View: Credibility lost while Maine DHHS keeps pushing new unit as Riverview fix
The relative lack of progress toward correcting the psychiatric hospital’s staffing and care deficits is troubling.
Another View: Critic of Downeaster spending overlooks decline in car culture
Demand for rail service is growing, and young people are choosing to live where they don’t need vehicles.
Another View: Paris terrorist attacks fuel fresh debate over encryption
Customers want to protect privacy, but encryption also can protect the communications of terrorists.
Our View: Responsible Republicans should cut ties with Trump
The front-runner’s constant call for oppressive measures should be condemned.
Another View: SeaWorld needs to do more than just end controversial orca shows
The park should stop breeding the whales and instead use its existing tanks for its admirable rescue work.
Our View: Lifting crude-oil export ban would help Big Oil, hurt the rest of us
Maine’s senators should stand up for a policy that benefits their constituents and the environment.
Our View: U.S. benefits from keeping refugees safe
Any ‘pause’ in taking in people fleeing persecution should be an opportunity to improve the acceptance process, not stop it altogether.
Another View: Let’s prepare young people to fill skilled-trades shortage
Marco Rubio’s essential point is correct: Many skills that garner middle-class wages aren’t taught in college.