The president would be doing Maine a favor if he pushed Congress to reform a broken system.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Longer terms for lawmakers a better way to fix Legislature
With the current system of two-year terms, the first year is the only really productive session.
Our View: Biddeford benefits from public investment
The city encourages private-sector growth by buying out a downtown trash-to-energy plant.
Another View: Press Herald midtown editorial an expression of ‘sour grapes’
Revamping midtown is a positive development for the Bayside neighborhood and for the entire city.
Our View: Deadly Portland fire a call to evaluate prevention efforts
Inspections, enforcement and public information are part of what’s needed.
Our View: State-run virtual school should get second chance in Augusta
Blending online and traditional learning allows for innovation in serving students with disabilities.
Another View: FAA stepped out of line by curbing media in Ferguson
Imposing a no-fly zone for news helicopters was a way to keep civil unrest out of the public eye.
Another View: Silence on China isn’t golden
President Obama should make clear that the U.S. backs the pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong.
Our View: Second shutdown of Maine shrimp season shows impact of climate change
A warmer and more acidic ocean also threatens our state’s signature lobster fishery.
Our View: VA hospitals best places to serve veterans
Instead of privatizing care, the government should properly fund efforts to turn the system around.