Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Bill Nemitz: Deepening their young perspectives, one invite at a time

Waynflete high schoolers have lots of questions – and they’re not afraid to ask.

by Garen Wintemute University fo California, Davis March 27, 2022March 26, 2022

An expert discusses trends in gun sales and gun violence in pandemic America.

by Charlie Summers Special to the Press Herald March 26, 2022April 8, 2022

It’s already illegal to sell tobacco to minors, so a ban on some products will affect only law-abiding Maine adults.

by Robert Skoglund March 26, 2022March 29, 2022

Leaving a will that is at the mercy of a probate judge may not engender fond memories among your heirs.

by Lisa L. Lewis Special to the Los Angeles Times March 25, 2022March 24, 2022

The Sunshine Protection Act won’t give us any more sunlight, but it would mismatch what we have with our body clocks.

by Ernie Hilton Special to the Press Herald March 25, 2022March 24, 2022

Until we know how we are going to pay for it and how long it will take to complete a project, nuclear is not a viable option.

by Steve deCastro and Quincy Hentzel Special to the Press Herald March 24, 2022April 6, 2022

A lack of affordable child care for working parents is a brake on Maine employers’ ability to hire.

Across the globe, elected officials are seizing power with the passive consent of the governed.

by David Vail Special to the Press Herald March 22, 2022March 21, 2022

Maine cannot afford to reject projects like the western Maine energy corridor and a consumer-owned utility.

by Chris Bryant Bloomberg Opinion March 22, 2022March 21, 2022

Soaring used-car prices delivered an enormous windfall for automakers’ loan divisions, which are still riding the wave caused by the pandemic.