Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Our View: Civil emergency order made crisis look much worse than it was

Better communication between the governor and legislative leaders would have avoided trouble.

They would have to demonstrate both parenting skills and financial security before being allowed to have children.

City voters wanted a government with more discipline and accountablity.

by Jo Morrissey October 11, 2013

It’s one thing to say ‘vote yes’ and quite another to claim that marijuana use is good for your health.

by Martin Jones, a resident of Freeport October 10, 2013

Giving tax credits to establish a system of health savings accounts would help rein in care costs.

A more local system would appeal to clients and still meet federal regulations.

Too many people are sitting in jail unnecessarily, waiting for a court date.

The need to ensure this basic freedom is just as compelling as the need to protect against the terrorist threat.

Protesters can express their beliefs without interfering with a private decision.

Though trade deals ensure cheaper imports, they don’t deliver the promised growth Maine needs.