Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Let’s stay united as Mainers amid our religious, political differences

by Marvin M. Ellison and Jane Field Special to the Telegram October 25, 2020October 24, 2020

We can commit to actively protecting the right to vote by pledging to ‘defend democracy faithfully.’

As Susan Collins and Sara Gideon scrap for votes, the margin of victory in Greater Portland towns could decide the election.

by Anne Holliday Abbott Special to the Telegram October 25, 2020October 24, 2020

A tradition that started in Mexico can fit quite well in proper New England.

by Melanie Green Special to The Conversation October 25, 2020October 23, 2020

Our need to feel like we belong to a group makes us easy to push into despising others.

Just when Maine needs them most, high schoolers rise to the occasion as election workers.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal October 25, 2020October 24, 2020

Getting infected with the coronavirus can have serious health effects even for those who survive.

by Jim Fossel October 25, 2020October 24, 2020

Collins is one of the few senators willing to buck her party when it’s in the interest of people back home.

by Robert Skoglund October 24, 2020October 23, 2020

If Facebook is the conduit, eat anything fresh-baked right away – but double-check any opinionated posts.

by E. Chris L'Hommedieu Special to the Press Herald October 24, 2020October 23, 2020

Thomas Jefferson’s 1800 challenge to incumbent John Adams had everything we’re dealing with now, only worse.

by Christopher Lyman Special to the Press Herald October 23, 2020October 22, 2020

A balance of power between labor and management equips an institution to adjust to change.