Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Congress has an opportunity to lower drug costs – and there’s no time to waste

by Sara Ewing-Merrill Special to the Press Herald November 20, 2019November 19, 2019

People who take insulin are among those hardest hit by spiraling expenses. A new medication pricing bill would help them.

by Patrisha McLean Special to the Press Herald November 19, 2019November 20, 2019

All intimate-partner violence takes a toll. Stopping it requires seeing it for what it is.

by Alison Beyea Special to the Press Herald November 19, 2019November 18, 2019

The lack of a strong, well-resourced indigent defense system in Maine leads to deeply unfair results.

by Michael Belliveau Special to the Press Herald November 18, 2019December 27, 2019

Sens. Collins and King and Rep. Golden are uniquely situated to ensure that Congress approves vital PFAS reforms.

Space-bound rodents from The Jackson Laboratory join a menagerie of animals who long have answered the call.

His suggestion of giving the mayor more powers – as in Waterville – may actually lead to more collaboration with the City Council.

What would it take to make car-free living available to people who want it?

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal November 17, 2019November 15, 2019

That said, changes in Portland institutions aren’t always for the worse.

by Joe Nocera Bloomberg Opinion November 17, 2019November 15, 2019

Former FDA chief David Kessler has a smart plan to keep e-cigarettes away from kids.

by Christi Holmes Special to the Telegram November 17, 2019November 20, 2019

Unplug, slow down, get outside and take responsibility for acquiring the meat you eat.