Congress must do more to help renters stay in their homes.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Look for ways to celebrate safely in Maine on the Fourth
Even though many traditional events won’t happen this year, there are still ways to enjoy our national birthday.
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Posted inEditorials, Maine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Proposed rules would eliminate asylum protections for most New Mainers
On humane, personal and economic grounds, Mainers must speak up against these rules. A public comment period ends July 15.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Portland weighs complex issue of school safety
The Board of Education’s 7-2 votes to end its contract for school-based police in response to community concerns.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: To help Maine businesses, wear a mask
Only by reducing the spread of COVID-19 can we get the economy back on track.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: With abortion ruling, Roberts tries to salvage Supreme Court’s reputation
But Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh don’t live by their pledges to honor precedent.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: All police officers need skills to deal with mental health crisis
They need to understand mental illness, how it affects confrontations, and how to safely bring them to conclusion.
Posted inEditorials, Letters
Another View: Timberlake doesn’t know much about public health
Maine people are benefitting from the decisions made by state leaders, including House Speaker Sara Gideon.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: In Maine, nationwide, COVID exposes built-in racism
It’s no coincidence that people of color are far more likely to be infected by the novel coronavirus.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: It’s going to be a Clark Griswold kind of summer
Federal lawmakers overcome partisan divisions to pass legislation that invests wisely in our outdoors – at a time when we’re ready for family road trips.