Congress should look for alternatives to airstrikes for chemical weapon response.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Farm subsidy audits show system that’s out of control
The federal government should question whether payments are still necessary.
Another View: Don’t sell Congress Square park without approval from voters
All Portland residents, not just developers, should have a say on the plaza’s future.
Our View: Ferry’s return would boost Portland Harbor
The city has missed the overnight boat to Canada and would welcome its revival.
Another View: College affordability ratings costly to schools, taxpayers
The president’s plan would use federal funds to collect information that’s already available.
Our View: UMaine wind proposal should get full airing
It doesn’t build confidence in the process if all details of the plan are kept from the public.
Another View: Democrat won with hard work, not just campaign spending
Volunteers made the difference in the Maine Senate District 19 special election.
Our View: Temporary-hiring trend changes the way we work
More companies would rather contract than hire, altering relationships in the workplace.
Our View: Common Core will set bar higher for Maine schools
Gov. LePage’s less-than-unqualified support for the standards fuels misconceptions about them.
Another View: U.S. has more choices on Syria than Nemitz presents to readers
Though the course of action is perceived as ‘bomb Syria or do nothing,’ there is a middle ground.