Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Our View: School absences hurt a student one day at a time

by The Editorial Board June 6, 2018June 6, 2018

Maine’s soaring rate of chronic absenteeism points to the need for early and individualized intervention.

by Newsday June 6, 2018June 5, 2018

The new memorial at the World Trade Center plaza will honor thousands of first responders for their strength, heroism and sacrifice.

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD June 5, 2018June 5, 2018

The opinion is based on an unfair process used in a single case, not on a religion-based right to discriminate.

by The Editorial Board June 4, 2018June 3, 2018

People know about lobsters and lighthouses, but they need to hear about our other assets.

by Walter J. Eno June 4, 2018June 3, 2018

How did a former diplomat become such an expert in the black arts of character assassination?

by Alan Caron June 3, 2018June 1, 2018

A column by Greg Kesich on partisanship ignored Maine’s history of electing nonparty candidates.

by The Editorial Board June 3, 2018June 2, 2018

The governor is uniquely positioned to make a difference – if he is ready to seize the moment.

by Lucas St. Clair Special to the Press Herald June 2, 2018June 1, 2018

Incumbent Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s votes have hurt the people of Maine, and defeating him requires embracing big ideas that will solve real problems.

by The San Jose Mercury News June 2, 2018June 1, 2018

Should people in untreatable pain be denied a dignified death because of a technicality?

by The Editorial Board June 1, 2018May 31, 2018

To help Americans live healthier lives, the federal government should do more to subsidize healthier food.