Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Our View: Bleak message for patrons of rural post offices in Maine, nationwide

by The Editorial Board August 2, 2014August 1, 2014

Reductions in hours could be followed by closures unless Congress backs major reforms.

by The Editorial Board August 1, 2014July 31, 2014

When implemented with care, using statistics when assigning officers is a promising model.

by Bloomberg News August 1, 2014July 31, 2014

Sanctions won’t resolve Russia’s concerns about its own security – only diplomatic engagement will do that.

by The Editorial Board July 31, 2014July 30, 2014

With a 2016 referendum looming, the Legislature will not be able to duck this issue.

by Dwight H. Ely July 31, 2014July 30, 2014

His economic policies have not helped Mainers to the extent cherry-picked data would suggest.

by The Washington Post July 30, 2014July 29, 2014

The government detentions raise questions about whether Iran’s professed ‘constructive engagement’ policy is still in effect.

The tragedy in Saco shows the need for greater prevention and intervention efforts.

But lawmakers should go further to keep repeat offenders off the highways.

by The Editorial Board July 28, 2014July 28, 2014

We all win when car buyers believe they can get where they need to go without gas.

by Los Angeles Times July 28, 2014July 27, 2014

The government should not be able to collect so much information about ordinary citizens.