Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Bill Nemitz: He picked up a WWII dog tag – and couldn’t let go

Thanks to a Royal Australian Navy veteran, a Portland soldier’s legacy rises from the battlefield on which he died.

In a crowded field, the instant runoffs would have provided clarity to a fractured process.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ lead against a divided opposition could yield a nominee who is unacceptable to the party’s mainstream.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal February 23, 2020February 22, 2020

The expanding presence of the federal immigration enforcement agency threatens some of the very families Maine should find a way to welcome.

by Angela Oechslie and Ken Grady Special to the Telegram February 23, 2020February 22, 2020

Efforts that strengthen Maine’s ability to compete and succeed in the modern innovation economy deserve increased support.

by James Erwin Special to the Press Herald February 22, 2020February 21, 2020

Maine’s public universities are transforming to meet the needs of our students and our state.

by Meryl Nass Special to the Press Herald February 21, 2020February 20, 2020

Schoolchildren could be expelled if parents refuse immunizations, while health care professionals could lose their jobs.

by David Woodsome Special to the Press Herald February 21, 2020February 20, 2020

A state takeover of CMP and Emera Maine risks higher debt, higher property taxes and disinvestment in the electric grid.

by Sarah Shmitt Special to the Press Herald February 20, 2020February 19, 2020

A program for Maine high schools allows students and teachers to engage with complex ideas and have their beliefs challenged.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald February 19, 2020February 18, 2020

The idea that America can somehow disengage from the rest of the planet has never seemed more ludicrous.