https://preprod.pressherald.com/opinion/editorials/page/173

Editorials

Published
February 26, 2019

Our View: Disparities in health care pricing show our system’s fundamental flaws

An operation shouldn't be 3 times as expensive if done in Bangor rather than in Boston.
Published
February 25, 2019

Our View: New Mainers face barriers to full entry

Though immigrants are driving growth in Maine, there are still some things holding them back.
Published
February 24, 2019

Another View: USM should change its reputation, not its name

What goes on inside the school makes the real difference – not the name on the sign.
Published
February 24, 2019

Our View: Climate is top concern in CMP powerline case

Gov. Mills is right to sign on to a deal that brings low-emission electricity to the region.
Published
February 23, 2019

Another View: Actor Jussie Smollett owes Chicago apology, explanation

A fake hate crime that he allegedly staged diverted scarce resources.

advertisement

Published
February 22, 2019

Our View: Too many Maine schools still don’t test for lead

It looks like the state needs a law to nudge all districts into ensuring that their water is safe for students.
Published
February 21, 2019

Our View: Landmark 1964 Supreme Court case protects a free press

No, Justice Thomas, this is not the time to revisit a half-century of settled law.
Published
February 20, 2019

Our View: Take a lesson from ex-Gov. Paul LePage’s receipts

Released two years after being requested, records show that LePage and his staff spent freely at properties owned by President Trump.
Published
February 19, 2019

Our View: Time for USM to change its name again

The University of Maine at Portland would get on the radar of more out-of-state students.
Published
February 18, 2019

Our View: President Trump’s missteps demonstrate limits of power

Past chief executives used their access to the public to sway opinion. This one can't.