Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Opinion: Maine must not decrease support for emergency shelters

by Mark Dion and Mark Swann Special to the Press Herald December 4, 2024

A new rule that would slash reimbursement of shelter expenses should not be implemented by the Department of Health and Human Services.

by Roger Poitras Special to the Press Herald December 4, 2024December 3, 2024

Onsite health care is no longer just for large employers.

by Clarence Page The Chicago Tribune December 4, 2024December 3, 2024

Political parties can bounce back from disaster. First comes a reckoning.

by Marshall Jarvis Special to the Press Herald December 4, 2024December 3, 2024

Alternatives with less of an environmental and financial impact should be considered.

by Ronald B. Davis Special to the Press Herald December 3, 2024December 2, 2024

This is the time to buy, before Trump takes office and threatens the generous income tax credits available for EV purchases.

by Susana Hancock Special to the Press Herald December 3, 2024December 2, 2024

The U.N. climate change meetings in Azerbaijan turned into a battle between those fighting for their lives and those fighting for their lifestyles.

by Stephen Mihm Bloomberg Opinion December 3, 2024December 2, 2024

How is it possible that large swaths of the U.S. still rely on poisonous pipes?

by Karin Klein Los Angeles Times December 2, 2024December 1, 2024

Schools can do more to prepare young people to be both citizens and members of the workforce. This can be a productive path for Trump.

by Curtis Picard Special to the Press Herald December 2, 2024December 1, 2024

Newly updated rules on producers’ responsibility for waste management costs have alarmed the average business.

by Luke Frankel and Jack Shapiro Special to the Telegram December 1, 2024November 30, 2024

The challenges ahead will require us to stand up against polluters and neglect. Luckily, Maine is good at that.