Putting guns in schools, possibly in untrained hands, would expose students to danger.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Obama should lead fight to pass a budget that meets needs
The president will not be able to work on his agenda until the fiscal issues are addressed.
Our View: PUC offshore wind call right for Maine’s future
Agreeing to the terms of a pilot project with Statoil gives a new industry gets its start.
Another View: Moderate Republicans should take back control of their party
Fiscally conservative values and pragmatism should again be the party’s calling card.
Our View: Maine should pass rules for police use of drones
There are no rules currently to govern when it’s OK to watch us with unmanned aircraft.
Another View: Obama’s election marks the start of America’s decline
A reader finds Monday’s inauguration to be the moment we stopped being a great nation.
Our View: Senate plays small ball on filibuster reform
This may end up looking like a missed opportunity to pass meaningful changes.
Our View: City should reduce all oil use, not just tar sands
If Portland’s real concern is climate change, it doesn’t matter where the carbon comes from.
Our View: Court makes right decision on Zumba trial jury selection
Trials should be held in public, even if that’s not always convenient for the people involved.
Our View: Gov. LePage’s outburst puts Maine in bad light
A bond rating agency says it has doubts about Maine’s decision-making process.