Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Our View: Maine schools must not hesitate to test water supply

by The Editorial Board October 27, 2016October 26, 2016

Elevated lead levels at sites in Benton and Yarmouth suggest that students elsewhere in the state may have been exposed to the toxin.

by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette October 26, 2016October 25, 2016

Even failures are instructive when it comes to space exploration, and this effort is just getting started.

by The Editorial Board October 26, 2016October 25, 2016

It’s not just a Portland issue – residents statewide lack access to safe places to live at a cost that doesn’t drain their budgets.

by The Editorial Board October 25, 2016December 6, 2016

Early identification of addiction risk factors is an essential part of the opioid crisis response.

by The Editorial Board October 24, 2016November 30, 2016

After a period of strategic cuts, it’s time for Maine to invest in public higher education.

by John Nichols October 24, 2016October 23, 2016

That there are few voter impersonation cases is no comfort in light of our voting machines’ security issues.

by Don Derrah October 23, 2016October 22, 2016

Iran can turn to Russia for uranium and set up shop in Syria, in effect thumbing its nose at U.S. demands.

by The Editorial Board October 23, 2016October 22, 2016

The U.S. government can’t do much for Mainers with Republican obstructionists like incumbent Bruce Poliquin in place.

by Chicago Tribune October 22, 2016October 21, 2016

The two presidential candidates’ campaign rhetoric ignores today’s economic realities.

by The Editorial Board October 21, 2016October 21, 2016

Overall turnout is consistently high, but too many of those age 18 to 29 are choosing to sit out the process.