The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife also played a partisan role in the 2004 referendum.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Benefits of nation’s recovery must reach everyone
The gains are going almost exclusively to those already at the top of the ladder.
Another View: Popular pontiff could help push climate change over the top
Pope Francis’ new focus is a natural outgrowth of his concern for the world’s poor.
Another View: Seniors can contribute a lot to Maine’s growth, prosperity
The 50-plus population dominates spending in several sectors and includes a number of entrepreneurs.
Our View: Refugee children need intervention for trauma
With its early outreach and support, Project SHIFA in Lewiston’s public schools is a model .
Another View: The world must prepare for this year’s health crisis
Ebola has taught us that we cannot afford to respond late and inadequately to the next major health crisis or pandemic.
Our View: Don’t overreact to bear campaign ads
For referendum campaigns, state employees shouldn’t participate too much or too little.
Another View: Palestinian president opts for gestures over progress
Mahmoud Abbas is pushing another quixotic attempt to impose his terms for a settlement on Israel.
Our View: FDA’s blood donation policy still unfair to gay men
Mandating celibacy on the part of these donors falls short of a sensible, behavior-based approach.
Our View: Maine needs fair standards to determine drugged driving
Blood tests aren’t yet the best way to gauge whether someone’s too high to be at the wheel.