Editorials - Portland Press Herald

Our View: U.S. Senate should pass strong gun-violence bills

Maine’s senators were on the right side of a vote to break a filibuster, but there is more work to do.

The state’s current policy stops fishermen from landing their catch at home in Maine.

by DUDLEY GREELEY April 12, 2013

While well intentioned, students ignored health warnings about overindulging on sugary drinks.

The morning-after pill ruling is based on sound science – unlike the objections to the drug.

Sens. Collins and King should support background checks and other measures.

by Robert Schaible April 10, 2013October 31, 2014

Even Jewish leaders have criticized Israel for claiming a monopoly on peace interests.

We may never know exactly why Kitty McGuire took her own life, but closure is still possible.

As another homeless person’s death shows, the situation on the streets is getting worse.

by Philip Brooks April 9, 2013

The government needs to find someplace to cut if we are going to reverse the tide of debt.

Lawmakers are not responding to a real emergency and shouldn’t be hasty.