Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Let’s not just stop school bullying – let’s prevent it

by Malcolm Gauld Special to the Telegram October 11, 2020October 10, 2020

As bad as bullying is, ‘safe’ is a pretty low bar. Kids need to jump higher if they are to test their abilities, hopes and dreams.

by Jim Fossel October 11, 2020October 10, 2020

President Trump has missed the opportunity to turn a COVID relief bill into a political asset.

by Jim Fabiano Special to the Telegram October 11, 2020October 10, 2020

A long-time teacher has often imagined what it would be like to leave the classroom. Now he knows.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal October 11, 2020October 12, 2020

Fear of embarrassing their families can people with substance use disorder from seeking help.

The president’s norm-busting performance has exposed what an empty ritual these events have become.

by Belinda Ray Special to the Press Herald October 10, 2020October 9, 2020

Questions A-E, which can’t be changed for 5 years, are redundant or will undermine efforts that are already underway.

by Doreen Fournier Special to the Press Herald October 10, 2020October 9, 2020

Treat this substance like any other age-restricted product by safely storing it and modeling healthy behaviors.

by Robert Skoglund October 10, 2020October 9, 2020

I should have expected unsolicited advice when I started posting a daily progress report on Facebook.

by Susan Cook Special to the Press Herald October 9, 2020October 8, 2020

They’re the everyday people, in Maine and across the country, who are taking steps every day to prevent harm from COVID.

by Christopher Cokinos Special to the Los Angeles Times October 9, 2020October 9, 2020

If this is what we hope it is – a potential sign of life – it means that life is common, and tenacity is cosmic.