And after allowing it to grow for so long, the Pakistani military may finally take strong action to combat it.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Scuttling mental health privacy rules won’t cut risk of violence
There are ways to involve families in care decisions without taking away patients’ rights.
Another View: Let’s do the climate math for answers on global warming
As progressives anguish over a man-made crisis, it’s time to examine the numbers.
Our View: Gov. LePage himself doomed nursing home, drug agent bills
Citing Democratic inaction, he seeks a special session – but he overlooks his own inability to compromise.
Our View: Flexibility will make school lunch rules easier to swallow
Though several Maine districts have had notable success with healthier meals, struggling systems should get some leeway so their efforts don’t fail.
Another View: Columnist’s claim of left-wing bias on climate unfounded
Proof of man-made climate change is not the result of politicized science and character assassination.
Our View: Don’t put more tired truckers on our roads
A proposal by Maine Sen. Susan Collins would loosen rest rules meant to keep highways safer.
Another View: Generosity no problem to person using others’ money
Gov. LePage’s proposal to deny General Assistance to asylum seekers recognizes the strain on taxpayers.
Our View: Illegal dumping turns Maine into a wasteland
Keeping our woods and roadsides clear demands collaboration and public vigilance.
Our Views: Thumbs up, thumbs down: A week in Maine news
University communication, sheriff’s race donation, ocean acidification and high school graduation.