opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Expanded outdoor dining must make room for public in public spaces

by Sarah Schindler Special to the Press Herald May 19, 2020May 18, 2020

As cities move to enable restaurant patrons to socially distance while eating outside, they should be mindful of equity.

by The Editorial Board May 18, 2020May 17, 2020

The outbreak forced schools to adapt, and the results show the worth of providing meals for all kids, no questions asked.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal May 17, 2020May 16, 2020

As humanity retreats in the face of COVID-19, the animal kingdom is on the march into a Buxton backyard.

by Peter Pressman, M.D. Special to the Telegram May 17, 2020May 16, 2020

But perhaps it will open our First World eyes to the suffering endured around the globe.

by Todd Nelson Special to the Telegram May 17, 2020May 16, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has taught us how to live without handshaking. What will take its place?

by Leslie Clark Special to the Telegram May 17, 2020May 18, 2020

Connection, structure and the ability to laugh at yourself are key to surviving and helping others make it through, too.

by Jim Fossel May 17, 2020May 16, 2020

Democrats and Republicans haven’t clearly split along party lines on a referendum aimed at blocking a western Maine power project.

Maine’s economy was shut down by a global pandemic, not by a superpower-equipped governor.

by The Editorial Board May 17, 2020May 16, 2020

Congress needs to act quickly to prevent massive public-sector layoffs and vital service cuts.

by Adam Chandler Special to The Washington Post May 17, 2020May 16, 2020

In an ironic twist, the president is doing exactly what he accuses China of.