Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Another View: Writer deftly assesses dangers of propagating paranoia

by John and Marguerite Meyer of Rockland May 8, 2013

To people who lived during the McCarthy era, the cautions offered by Alan Caron ring true.

His visit to Lewiston shows a lack of insight into the role of government in disaster recovery.

by Robert H. Smith May 7, 2013

The highest earners pay a majority of the taxes and receive a tiny fraction of state services.

Consumers should demand decent working conditions, even if it means paying a little more.

The federal and state governments must help ensure that all Mainers get adequate nutrition.

Prospective students are raising funds, and dozens of parents serve on a volunteer panel.

The nonpartisan proposal could stabilize our state’s economy and spread out the tax burden.

Chastising educators for problems rooted in poverty is not the way to effect reform.

A consensus background check bill would help keep weapons out of the wrong hands.

Regulators must hit a balance between reliable electric service and what customers can pay.