Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Our View: After ‘ruff’ start, a rescue dog scores big

by The Editorial Board February 3, 2020February 2, 2020

Duncan’s life has been a success since he was rescued in an animal welfare case.

by The Editorial Board February 2, 2020February 3, 2020

It’s time for lawmakers to respond to wasteful and ineffective spending on youth incarceration.

by William Vaughan Jr. Special to the Telegram February 2, 2020February 3, 2020

Treating substance use disorder as a disease is a dangerous approach.

by Los Angeles Times February 1, 2020January 31, 2020

The best defense in the early stages is solid, trustworthy, science-based information.

by The Editorial Board January 30, 2020January 29, 2020

The written test for people who want to cut hair measures skill and knowledge, not English.

by The Editorial Board January 29, 2020January 28, 2020

A bill before the Legislature could double the number of units built every year in Maine.

by The San Jose Mercury News January 29, 2020January 29, 2020

High taxes and a slow-moving permitting process are giving the black market a reason to exist.

by The Editorial Board January 28, 2020January 27, 2020

Armed with a $100 million gift, a new center for data study could build a community of companies and workers.

by The Editorial Board January 27, 2020January 30, 2020

It’s too easy for Mainers struggling with substance use disorder to end up with the burden of a felony conviction.

by Pamela Brant Special to the Telegram January 26, 2020January 25, 2020

Debt is a choice, and borrowers should honor their commitments.