Proposals before Congress to help more working-age Americans save more money deserve attention and action.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Disparities in health care pricing show our system’s fundamental flaws
An operation shouldn’t be 3 times as expensive if done in Bangor rather than in Boston.
Our View: New Mainers face barriers to full entry
Though immigrants are driving growth in Maine, there are still some things holding them back.
Our View: Climate is top concern in CMP powerline case
Gov. Mills is right to sign on to a deal that brings low-emission electricity to the region.
Another View: USM should change its reputation, not its name
What goes on inside the school makes the real difference – not the name on the sign.
Another View: Actor Jussie Smollett owes Chicago apology, explanation
A fake hate crime that he allegedly staged diverted scarce resources.
Our View: Too many Maine schools still don’t test for lead
It looks like the state needs a law to nudge all districts into ensuring that their water is safe for students.
Our View: Landmark 1964 Supreme Court case protects a free press
No, Justice Thomas, this is not the time to revisit a half-century of settled law.
Our View: Take a lesson from ex-Gov. Paul LePage’s receipts
Released two years after being requested, records show that LePage and his staff spent freely at properties owned by President Trump.
Our View: Time for USM to change its name again
The University of Maine at Portland would get on the radar of more out-of-state students.