opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Our View: Internet outages, dropped charges and child trauma

by The Editorial Board February 14, 2020February 13, 2020

A Biddeford bus driver is owed an apology, and other comments on recent news.

by Chellie Pingree Special to the Press Herald February 14, 2020February 13, 2020

We need to rebuild access to the ballot box and push for Senate action on House-approved reforms.

by Richard M. Niles Special to the Press Herald February 14, 2020February 13, 2020

Cutting transportation-related emissions would also involve shuttles to parking garages and incentives to buy electric vehicles.

by The Editorial Board February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Following Republican senators’ capitulation in the impeachment trial, nothing is stopping President Trump from settling scores and seizing power.

by Jenna Mehnert Special to the Press Herald February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

The evidence-based Crisis Intervention Team Program helps people access treatment and diverts them from the criminal justice system.

by The Editorial Board February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

A commercial pulled from the Oscars broadcast showed postpartum life as it usually is. Why was that so scary to ABC?

by Roger Bowen Special to the Press Herald February 12, 2020September 14, 2020

Democrats should take a cue from President Trump and think of an easy-to-remember moniker that hints at his greatest weakness.

by Troy Jackson Special to the Press Herald February 12, 2020February 12, 2020

The Patients First Health Care package clamps down on fees and puts an end to abusive billing practices.

by The Editorial Board February 11, 2020September 14, 2020

Tradition now demands that two small, predominantly white states get to play too big a role in the nominating process.

by Jonette Christian Special to the Press Herald February 11, 2020February 12, 2020

We need more data on how long it takes most refugees to make enough in wages to support their families without taxpayers’ help.