opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Our View: New approach needed to handle school threats

by The Editorial Board November 6, 2019November 5, 2019

Schools need the right resources to process threats, and to stop problems before they get too dire.

by Anna Kellar Special to the Press Herald November 6, 2019November 5, 2019

This is now a question of ensuring that elected officials and unelected city staff act in accord with the Maine and U.S. constitutions.

by Tom and Amy Landry Special to the Press Herald November 6, 2019November 5, 2019

Just like the public expects top-notch service from local companies, they also want the business community to lead on social change.

by The Editorial Board November 5, 2019November 4, 2019

People who have cars will take the bus to avoid traffic and parking hassles as long as the service is reliable and convenient.

by Donald W. Perkins Special to the Press Herald November 5, 2019November 5, 2019

A conference this week is bringing together fishermen, scientists, policymakers and others focused on forward-looking decision-making.

by Christopher Huff Special to the Press Herald November 5, 2019November 4, 2019

Benefits of the reassessment process include a decrease in taxes for some (yes, really) and an increase in Homestead Exemption relief.

by The Washington Post November 4, 2019November 4, 2019

When industries take control of the regulatory agencies, the public is put at risk.

by Joelle Cote-Powell Special to the Press Herald November 4, 2019November 4, 2019

Children and the people who care for them need to be screened for trauma and treated appropriately.

by Jane Davenport Special to the Telegram November 3, 2019November 5, 2019

The data show that whales are becoming entangled with fishing lines in Maine waters, pushing the species toward extinction.

by Jim Fossel November 3, 2019November 5, 2019

We can wait years for the Washington bureaucracy to issue rules to implement laws passed by the people’s representatives.