Barring the use of food stamps to buy empty-calorie fare won’t help those with few other affordable and accessible choices.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Bill on abortion-clinic rules creates hidden obstacles
There is a national movement to interfere with women who want to legally end a pregnancy.
Another View: Islamic State far from defeated in Iraq or in Syria
The most optimistic outlook is for a campaign that will continue well into next year and perhaps beyond.
Our View: Proposed Maine ‘revenge porn’ law requires narrow target
A carefully crafted bill will provide safeguards for victims of online abuse while still protecting freedom of expression.
Another View: Frank’s view of Iran deal smacks of delusionary thinking
Meanwhile, the Ten Commandments and Constitution are ignored and distorted by the Democrats.
Our View: Governor should stand up to exploitative ‘investors’
Maine should not honor deals disguised as fair through the use of accounting gimmicks.
Another View: Modern labor protections make minimum-wage hike unnecessary
Workers have more recourse against exploitative employment practices than ever.
Our View: Finding funds to test, treat tainted water is a critical state issue
Many of the tens of thousands of Mainers who are drinking from wells with harmful levels of arsenic can’t afford remediation.
Our View: Services for homeless kids in Maine have big long-term payoff
Greater state outreach to homeless students will help them grow into productive adults.
Our View: LePage shouldn’t try to bully Maine’s tribes
The governor is adding fuel to what is already a volatile relationship between sovereigns.