State support for College Step Up will pay off for both Maine and those raised in foster care.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Israeli military, political leader leaves complicated legacy
Ariel Sharon, who promoted Israeli settlements, stunned many by moving to hand over the West Bank and Gaza to Palestinian rule.
Another View: Pro-weatherization editorial doesn’t account for mold’s cost
Insulating and sealing homes in order to save energy can trap moisture, forcing pricy remediation.
Our View: Maine forest rangers shouldn’t face hazards unarmed
They do many of the same things others in law enforcement do, yet without protection.
Our View: Offshore wind the right investment for Maine
A small increase in electric rates now could transform the state’s economy.
Another View: Editorial jumps to conclusions about L.L. Bean-backed safety accord
The retailer and other firms are committed to a legally binding, transparent effort on behalf of Bangladeshi workers.
Our View: Crisis training for police makes everyone safer
It’s especially noteworthy that state police have embraced the training for troopers.
Our View: Many college students won’t make it without support
Remedial classes help, but they are not enough to keep students in school.
Another View: Sebelius paints an overly rosy image of the Affordable Care Act
Some problems are fixed, but many more created, a reader opines.
Our View: Taxpayer money wasted on biased MaineCare study
The report may help Gov. LePage’s campaign, but it offers nothing to the state’s working poor.