opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Emergency preparedness calls for Maine’s hospitals to do a balancing act

by Josh Frances Special to the Press Herald April 10, 2020April 12, 2020

They’ve worked assiduously to prepare for catastrophic events, and they’ve achieved effective results on tight budgets.

by Eloise Vitelli Special to the Press Herald April 10, 2020April 12, 2020

If the shipyard can’t implement the physical distancing measures needed to ensure workers’ safety, it needs to close.

by J. Alexander Navarro and Howard Markel Special to The Washington Post April 10, 2020April 12, 2020

The course of the 1918 influenza epidemic has lessons for us.

by The Editorial Board April 9, 2020April 8, 2020

Data suggest that we are doing the only thing that’s known to work against the spread of this disease.

by Francine Garland Stark, Andrea Mancuso and Regina Rooney Special to the Press Herald April 9, 2020April 12, 2020

Each release plan must assess how the proposed bail modifications or furlough would affect the safety of a given abuse victim.

by Regi Robnett Special to the Press Herald April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

Engaging in our valued pastimes is more valuable than ever.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald April 8, 2020April 8, 2020

Americans of Asian heritage have no obligation to prove themselves to those who beat and spit upon them.

by Tora Johnson, Patrick Cunningham and Matthew Bampton Special to the Press Herald April 8, 2020April 7, 2020

Health officials and the media should do a better job of conveying crucial information about the true number of cases.

by The Editorial Board April 8, 2020April 7, 2020

An accurate count not only helps Maine get the resources it deserves, but also tells future generations so much about our lives.

by Martin Grohman Special to the Press Herald April 8, 2020April 7, 2020

Let’s help put Maine back to work by investing in an infrastructure that is cleaner and more resilient yet has a lower operating cost.