An ugly moment last week in Skowhegan shows why transgender students need gender-neutral bathrooms.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: America has a serious drinking problem
Alcohol use and alcohol-related deaths are on the rise, demanding action by policymakers.
Our View: Initiatives help keep Maine seniors connected to communities
South Portland is the latest to take on the fight against isolation as residents age.
Our View: Gov. Mills’ sports betting veto was the right call
Maine should be in no hurry to further expand gambling in the state.
Our View: We should heed warnings on climate change
From Australia to Maine, we’re getting an idea of what the future looks like if nothing is done.
Another View: Events demand urgency on climate
Fires in Australia and a declining lobster harvest speak to our need to take action.
Our View: PUC staff report not the end of CMP billing case
Finding that there was no problem with the company’s billing software doesn’t mean its bills were accurate.
Another View: U-Haul’s anti-smoking policy is creepy, intrusive
A ban on the hiring of nicotine users in the 21 states where such policies are legal does nothing to improve employees’ health.
Our View: Congress should lower barriers to drug treatment
Lifting a mandated federal waiver would allow more doctors to prescribe one of the most effective treatments for opioid use disorder.
Our View: Child care access is a Maine workforce issue
The lack of quality, affordable child care is limiting parents’ employment just when we need them most.