Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Our View: Don’t waste state’s time with secret wind panel

No public policy of any value could emerge from a process as flawed as this one.

by The Editorial Board June 20, 2018June 20, 2018

The caging of hundreds of kids at our border follows months of rhetoric and rules demonizing immigrants.

by The Washington Post June 20, 2018June 19, 2018

In some cases, jettisoning fines can actually improve library circulation – and the bottom line.

by The Washington Post June 19, 2018June 18, 2018

The leading presidential candidate attacks democratic institutions and the incumbent’s economic reforms.

by The Editorial Board June 19, 2018June 19, 2018

The district does the right thing in ending a tradition that is offensive to some Indians.

by The Editorial Board June 18, 2018June 18, 2018

Our tradition of civil disobedience tells us how to respond to unjust government action.

by Pamela Day June 17, 2018June 15, 2018

Better clinical assessments are necessary, but there are many facets of the system that need further attention.

by The Editorial Board June 17, 2018June 16, 2018

Maine’s chief justice points out that the state does not have enough options short of prison.

by The Washington Post June 16, 2018June 15, 2018

The Trump administration glories in reviling the press – and it may be escalating its tactics.

by Scott MacEachern Special to the Press Herald June 15, 2018June 15, 2018

The disputed figure of more than 4,000 lives lost is the most accurate estimate of storm-related deaths.