The law won’t let Gov. LePage fulfill his call for the National Guard to play a ‘boots on the ground’ role – but he could help police and volunteer recovery mentors by boosting treatment funding.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
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Another View: Pentagon shouldn’t be funding pro sports’ tributes to veterans
Wealthy teams, not the public, ought to be paying for displays that recognize service members’ sacrifices.
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Our View: Maine shouldn’t tolerate homelessness for veterans
Making sure that people who have served have the services they need is simply a matter of will.
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Another View: Kentucky won’t save money by dumping Medicaid expansion
Focusing on the 10 percent that the state has to pay ignores the 90 percent that comes in from the feds.
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Our View: LePage’s strange grudge puts working forest at risk
Instead of accepting federal funds to conserve land, Maine will take its chances this year.
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Our View: To head off teen suicide, heed the signs and keep talking
In the wake of a tragedy in Wiscasset, it’s wise to recognize that young people benefit from discussing feelings of hopelessness and learning that they will pass.
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Another View: International Space Station exemplifies global cooperation
It lets scientists contribute to a mission that transcends national interests, leaving behind petty rivalries.
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Our View: Portland’s $15/hr defeat no omen for next year
It’s wrong to assume that a rejection of a higher minimum wage means voters would say no to $12.
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Another View: Full-time day care won’t ease poorer youths’ achievement gap
To support these students, involve their families and raise educators’ awareness about early childhood stress.
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Another View: There is nothing funny about climate change
An Oklahoma senator is working overtime to save Americans from the threat of cleaner air.