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Editorials

Published
September 4, 2018

Another View: Officer’s murder conviction delivers justice for Jordan

A jury helps restore faith that there can be accountability in senseless killings of citizens by police.
Published
September 3, 2018

Our View: Not much to celebrate for American workers

Despite signs of a strong economy, stagnant wages are holding back working families.
Published
September 2, 2018

Our View: Maine House Republicans show how not to legislate

A crisis manufactured for partisan advantage extended the session for four months.
Published
September 2, 2018

Another View: Sen. John McCain recalled by shipmate as ‘a man for the ages’

Long before he got into politics, the late senator demonstrated an ability to connect with everyone.
Published
September 1, 2018

Another View: Atrocities in Myanmar amount to nothing less than genocide

A blunt new U.N. report makes the case for the U.S. to sanction and cut ties with the country's military.

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Published
August 31, 2018

Another View: Freeport school offers lesson in how to curtail screen time

A Press Herald editorial notes the impracticality of keeping students off their digital devices – but Maine Coast Waldorf is doing it.
Published
August 31, 2018

Our View: Changes to national rules on food stamps will only add to hunger

Visiting an Auburn food bank, Rep. Bruce Poliquin pushes a work mandate that's already left Mainers worse off.
Published
August 30, 2018

Our View: Immigrants contribute to Portland’s economy

If Maine is to avoid what comes with a shrinking workforce, it should follow the city's lead.
Published
August 30, 2018

Another View: Critic of Portland short-term rentals falls far short of the mark

Hosts are part of the local economy and don't deserve all the blame for a complex affordable-housing crisis.
Published
August 29, 2018

Our View: Health and Human Services Committee makes right moves on child protection bills

The panel's support for steps such as increasing DHHS pay and staffing paves the way for a better system in the wake of two Maine girls' deaths.