Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Don’t touch that dial! Or why new cars need AM radio

by Dr. Jeff Barkin and Steve Woods Special to the Press Herald May 27, 2023May 27, 2023

This time-tested form of technology isn’t vulnerable to severe weather and reaches underserved and rural communities in Maine and across the U.S.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Maine’s new plan to keep kids safe by keeping families strong

by Jeanne Lambrew and Melissa Hackett Special to the Press Herald May 26, 2023May 26, 2023

Work on a four-pronged strategy informed by extensive public consultation can begin this year.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Want to land at the top of hiring lists? Start learning Spanish.

by Russell Simonsen Los Angeles Times May 25, 2023May 24, 2023

All signs point to the need for more Spanish-English bilinguals in the workforce.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: No government mandate will fix the challenges Maine’s hospital nurses face

by Devin Carr Special to the Press Herald May 25, 2023May 24, 2023

Maine Med urges lawmakers to focus on health care education funding and accountability for those who assault nurses, not rigid staffing ratios.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: PFAS contamination also has mental health impact on Maine’s farmers

by Jacki Martinez Perkins and Annie Watson Special to the Press Herald May 25, 2023May 24, 2023

Cultivemos, a network funded by the 2018 Farm Bill, is making sure that farmers have increased options for access to supportive services where they live and where they work.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Proposed paid family and medical leave bill unworkable for Maine

by Julia Munsey and Curtis Picard Special to the Press Herald May 25, 2023May 24, 2023

Businesses around the state are concerned that the proposal could be too costly and have negative effects on staffing.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Portland rent ordinance is working – data don’t make case for Question A

by Philip Mathieu Special to the Press Herald May 24, 2023May 23, 2023

Any future improvements to the ordinance, to make it easier for tenants and landlords, should occur through a transparent, City Council-initiated revision process.