Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Jim Fossel: Enough with the concept drafts already

by Jim Fossel February 2, 2025February 1, 2025

The half-hearted “reform” Maine Democrats agreed to benefits lobbyists. It does nothing for voters, who are being gravely disrespected.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal February 2, 2025February 1, 2025

Yup, still sitting there.

by John Ambler Special to the Press Herald February 2, 2025February 11, 2025

Practicality, not politics, is the driving factor in acquiring and returning 30,000 acres to the tribe.

by Kerry A. Altiero Special to the Telegram February 2, 2025January 30, 2025

A longtime chef and restaurateur asks a provocative question: How’s that factory food, bub?

by Sidney R. Block Special to the Press Herald February 1, 2025January 31, 2025

We cannot let our guard down against similar schemes.

by Severin M. Beliveau Special to the Press Herald February 1, 2025January 31, 2025

A convicted felon with no diplomatic experience should not be in the running for an important ambassadorship.

by R. Mark Bernstein Special to the Press Herald January 31, 2025January 30, 2025

To valorize the events of Jan. 6 is to lend support to the beliefs that motivated those events.

by Dr. Patricia Locuratolo Hymanson Special to the Press Herald January 31, 2025January 30, 2025

Mainers deserve a national health leader who follows science and is committed to its principles.

by Douglas Rooks January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Ballot questions on voting and firearms safety have the potential to encourage turnout and keep partisanship to a minimum.

by Justin Burkhardt Special to the Press Herald January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Unfortunately, this probably won’t be the last attack on critical services that Mainers depend on.