Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

The humble Farmer: This season, I’m pioneering ‘lowered-bed’ gardening

by Robert Skoglund May 23, 2020May 22, 2020

It’s the only choice you have once you’ve sold all your topsoil to friends who wanted raised beds.

by Will Jennings Special to the Press Herald May 23, 2020May 22, 2020

A resident of Iowa – where the death toll is rising as their governor ignores advice that she’d asked for – writes From Away, and from exile.

The state’s bicentennial celebration, already disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, will have to wait until next year.

by Sen. Dana Dow and Rep. Kathleen Dillingham Special to the Press Herald May 22, 2020May 21, 2020

Instead of trying to score political points during this crisis, Maine legislators should strive to secure more work for the shipyard.

by Kathie Leonard Special to the Press Herald May 22, 2020May 21, 2020

Preserving our manufacturing base protects our people – both in terms of public health and financial security.

by Joseph W. McDonnell Special to the Press Herald May 21, 2020May 20, 2020

Effective officials have exhibited humility in the face of a novel coronavirus and the inner strength to take hard actions.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald May 20, 2020May 19, 2020

The president’s announced use of an unproven treatment is just the latest example of people lying to us, and to themselves.

by Sen. James Hamper Special to the Press Herald May 20, 2020May 19, 2020

Instead of drawing down the Rainy Day Fund or becoming depending on federal handouts, we must accept a smaller state government.

by Allen E. Armstrong Special to the Press Herald May 20, 2020May 19, 2020

The toll of coronavirus is a lesson to us in the high cost of delay.