editorial Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Our View: Workforce issues continue to challenge Maine

by The Editorial Board May 19, 2021May 19, 2021

The staffing shortage predates the pandemic and there is no sign of a letup, even if the dynamics have changed as a result of COVID.

by The Editorial Board May 18, 2021May 17, 2021

Bills that would make it more difficult to terminate a pregnancy come before state legislators as the Supreme Court takes on Roe v. Wade.

by The Editorial Board May 17, 2021July 1, 2021

Plastic from packaging comes with an enormous cost to the environment and municipal waste programs.

by Jack Boak Special to the Telegram May 16, 2021May 15, 2021

The World Food Prize winner’s advocacy for fighting world hunger with a diet rich in fish should be tempered by moderation.

by The Editorial Board May 16, 2021May 15, 2021

State spending on schools invests in the future and puts downward pressure on local property taxes.

by Los Angeles Times May 15, 2021May 14, 2021

The current violence in the Middle East reflects a stalled ‘peace process.’

by The Editorial Board May 14, 2021May 13, 2021

With the new information we receive, it becomes easier to issue recommendations that protect the public while restoring normalcy.

by The Editorial Board May 13, 2021May 12, 2021

A researcher’s recognition indicates that anchovies and sardines have more to offer in the fight against world hunger.

by Philip Michael Tracy Special to the Press Herald May 13, 2021May 12, 2021

Tax cuts for the wealthy are a bigger problem than low-wage workers choosing to stay home.

by The Editorial Board May 12, 2021May 12, 2021

In a rare opportunity, millions in state and federal funding are available for high-speed internet. Maine must make them count for the long haul.