If wind farms provided even one-fifth of our region’s power, that could cut 25 percent of carbon emissions.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Thumbs up, thumbs down – a roundup of the week
The governor’s threat, a permanent farmers market and a court ruling in beach access catch our attention.
Another View: Simple, safe starter account a good idea to ease retirement saving
The MyRA is a promising attempt to get low- and moderate-income workers focused on supporting themselves at the end of their working years.
Our View: Keystone fight should fuel larger movement
In the drive to cut emissions and rein in climate change, tougher EPA rules are more important.
Our View: LePage’s tax referendum idea is empty rhetoric
The governor’s proposal is not a serious attempt to restructure Maine government.
Another View: Death penalty not the right response to heinous Boston blast
Life without parole punishes the criminal while protecting society from future acts of violence.
Our View: To lower abortion rate, ease birth control access
Both pro-life and pro-choice Mainers have good reason to support boosting state family planning funds.
Our View: Maine veterans court has proven worth, needs support
The state may not need to add 15 more sites, but the program should be accessible to all who are struggling.
Another View: President Obama right to temper U.S. foreign policy
The nation needs to be moved off the war footing that it’s been on since 9/11.
Our View: Maine farms, students would benefit from ‘food hubs’
A new bill would allow big buyers like schools and jails to shop for competitively priced local products.