Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Our View: Portland OD surge highlights holes in state strategy

by The Editorial Board August 7, 2015October 6, 2015

Maine focuses on enforcement while the city weighs a proven, intervention-oriented program.

by Bloomberg News August 7, 2015October 6, 2015

The rejection of a detainee’s petition for release shows the need to clarify America’s role in ongoing conflicts.

by The Editorial Board August 6, 2015October 6, 2015

Maine can address concerns over the impact of ‘thru-hikers’ without looking like a killjoy.

by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette August 5, 2015October 6, 2015

The surprise announcement of a Taliban leader’s death brings the role of American troops to the fore again.

by The Editorial Board August 5, 2015October 6, 2015

Mainers have a right to know who’s trying to sway their vote – on this or any other topic.

by The Editorial Board August 4, 2015October 6, 2015

Overdose deaths in Falmouth and Lewiston show the complexity of addiction and the need for more access to treatment.

by Los Angeles Times August 3, 2015October 6, 2015

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus was expected to increase leave for new mothers from six weeks to 12, but he raised it to 18.

by The Editorial Board August 3, 2015October 6, 2015

Serving meals sourced in the state would benefit farmers as well as students and staff.

Maine has the quality of life, but Internet and affordable housing are lacking for now.

by Carl J. Maddaleni August 2, 2015October 6, 2015

An editorial attacked the messenger but did not address the abuses uncovered by activists.