Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Our View: LePage administration’s secrecy stalls Riverview fix

by The Editorial Board September 19, 2016September 18, 2016

The state cannot do the work that needs to be done at Maine’s primary psychiatric hospital by refusing to reveal its real plans.

by John L. Martin September 18, 2016September 16, 2016

The so-called universal background check is an attempt to solve a problem that doesn’t exist.

by The Editorial Board September 18, 2016September 17, 2016

The Maine Legislature is the right place to balance conflicting interests on complex issues.

Attempts to influence American elections by cyber intrusions should not be tolerated.

by The Editorial Board September 16, 2016September 16, 2016

The Maine agency that vets citizens’ reports of suspicious behavior should be pressed for more information about its activities.

by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette September 16, 2016September 15, 2016

The health of millions of Americans has been compromised by a half-century of influence-peddling.

by The Editorial Board September 15, 2016September 15, 2016

Progress in the timeliness and quality of services in Maine indicates the need to slow down on privatization.

by The Editorial Board September 14, 2016September 13, 2016

Though marketed as an alternative to pot, ‘synthetic marijuana’ is actually far more potent and risky than the plant.

by Bloomberg View September 14, 2016September 13, 2016

Building on the Paris climate accords is essential, as are ending ineffective programs and revisiting the budget.

by The Editorial Board September 13, 2016September 12, 2016

The state has had a poor record of hiring outside contractors for human services work.