The state’s response to the heroin epidemic falls far short of helping those seeking sobriety.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: City government has big part to play in easing housing shortage
Keeping Portland affordable is too great a challenge for the market to address on its own.
Our View: Toxin ruling should put Maine kids’ interests first
Mandating disclosure of phthalates would help consumers make safer choices for their families.
Another View: Holder must stop foot-dragging on decision to charge Petraeus
It’s been more than two years since the decorated general was accused of providing classified material to his mistress.
Our View: Loophole opens Maine citizen initiatives to outside sway
Proposed changes to state law may be too constricting, but they’re a good starting point for a discussion.
Another View: FCC should preserve net neutrality
Consumers don’t want broadband giants to get preferential treatment.
Our View: Maine would win with free community college
But before the federal program can get off the ground, the state has some work to do.
Another View: Police are within rights to protest, but work slowdown is dangerous
Everyone, including police officers, needs to be open to the idea of useful reform.
Our View: Collins’ ACA workweek changes would harm workers
A new bill would make a far greater portion of the workforce vulnerable to losing hours.
Our View: The death penalty wrong for Maine
Our state’s life without parole is the right punishment for the worst of the worst.