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Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Volunteer firefighter shortage poses risk to Mainers’ safety
A multi-pronged approach will be needed to halt a decline in the ranks of rescuers.
Another View: Downsizing military budget the right move for postwar America
The nation’s power will be maintained through sufficient forces worldwide, advanced weapons systems and technological dominance.
Our View: Maine lawmakers should pass solar power rebate bill
More people would invest in this technology if there were a timely incentive from the state.
Another View: In Detroit’s bankruptcy, a lesson for other governments
What happened to the Motor City was made worse by poor leadership and corruption.
Our View: We need answer to Maine smelt decline before it’s too late
The fish play an important role here: as bait, a source of revenue and food for larger species.
Another View: U.S. war on drugs overlooks measures for lowering demand
The focus has been on limiting supply through enforcement, an approach that hasn’t worked.
Our View: Partisan Maine governor sees partisans everywhere he looks
LePage accuses the White House of the same kinds of strong-arm political tactics he employs.
Our View: Cable merger deserves serious federal scrutiny
Allowing Comcast to buy Time Warner could mean higher prices and fewer choices for consumers.
Our Views: Thumbs up, thumbs down: A roundup of Maine news
Plans for the waterfront, a match of unbeatens in the finals and other items that grabbed us.