Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Our View: Portland brewers ought to receive leniency on selling snacks

by The Editorial Board January 8, 2016January 7, 2016

Strict adherence to zoning rules doesn’t make sense for the industry or the local economy.

by Bloomberg View January 8, 2016January 7, 2016

States that participate see fewer uninsured patients in hospitals, which saves money throughout the system.

by The Editorial Board January 7, 2016January 7, 2016

Specialized programs can make sense for some students, but can’t replace traditional schools.

by The Editorial Board January 6, 2016January 5, 2016

Criticisms of the proposal can be addressed while still expanding access to treatment.

by Los Angeles Times January 6, 2016January 5, 2016

A revised statute puts teeth into an effort to collect this critical data from law enforcement agencies.

by The Washington Post January 5, 2016January 4, 2016

Sheik Nimr Baqr al-Nimr was a voice for reform, and the decision to put him to death could fuel more chaos.

by The Editorial Board January 5, 2016January 4, 2016

Regulations are actually making money laundering and tax evasion more likely, while making it harder for legitimate Maine companies to do business.

by The Editorial Board January 4, 2016January 4, 2016

Consumer education and retailer tax incentives are among the measures needed to cut down on waste and help those whose plates are empty.

by The Editorial Board January 3, 2016January 2, 2016

Gambling industry players will continue to target the state unless legislators step up and set the ground rules.

At debates, candidates should be pressed for details on how they’d address science-based challenges.