Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Another View: It’s all for the best that there’ll be no Woodstock encore

by New York Daily News May 1, 2019April 30, 2019

The era-defining 1969 music festival is something that can’t be duplicated.

by The Editorial Board April 30, 2019April 29, 2019

A doctor or dentist does not rely on patients’ memories to make sure they keep their appointments. The courts shouldn’t, either.

by The Editorial Board April 29, 2019April 28, 2019

The initiatives, which put the chronically homeless straight into stable housing, are not really available outside of Portland.

by The Sun Journal April 28, 2019April 27, 2019

Putting limits on the the working press keeps the public in the dark about how government functions.

by Bloomberg Opinion April 27, 2019April 26, 2019

Politicians should commit to a new accord – one that might actually work.

by The Editorial Board April 26, 2019April 25, 2019

As Maine lawmakers debate a ban on single-use plastic bags, they should consider carbon emissions as well.

by The Editorial Board April 25, 2019April 24, 2019

Until the U.S. government offers the kind of protection that other countries provide, Maine should do what it can.

by The Editorial Board April 24, 2019April 23, 2019

Crime lab and computer unit employees are an essential part of the law enforcement process, and they should be treated that way.

by The Washington Post April 24, 2019April 23, 2019

Internet platforms can be used to spread disinformation – but they are also key to legitimate information.

by The Editorial Board April 23, 2019April 23, 2019

The fact that some people can drink responsibly is no excuse for failing to prevent binge drinking and other dangerous practices.