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Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Residency mandate puts Biddeford in tough spot
School superintendents shouldn’t have to live in the communities where they work.
Our View: L.L. Bean should join safety deal for Bangladesh factories
The Maine company’s iconic brand would add clout to an important international effort.
Our View: Anti-abortion bills allow state into private lives
Fetal rights, parental consent and informed consent proposals target the right to choose.
Our View: Walmart should join Bangladesh safety pact
The April 24 building collapse that killed 1,100 workers shows why it’s important to act.
Another View: Editorial puts blame for shootings by youngsters in wrong place
No amount of gun control can make up for irresponsible conduct by parents.
Our View: Federal scandals signal U.S. officials’ overreach
The targeting of conservative groups and the seizure of AP phone records flout the Constitution.
Another View: Column misplaces responsibility for preventing gun violence
The alleged perpetrator is the only one who could have averted a fatal Falmouth shooting.
Another View: Even with good intentions, hiking minimum wage is bad policy
There are better ways to help low-income breadwinners than adding to employers’ costs.
Our View: Messy price data shows how health costs shift
Since prices are different depending on who pays, meaningful comparisons are impossible.