opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Don’t let Maine’s working waterfront turn into a quaint picture of the past

by Monique Coombs Special to the Press Herald April 26, 2019April 25, 2019

Our state should be aiming for a future that allows fishermen the opportunity to thrive.

by Dana Milbank The Washington Post April 25, 2019April 24, 2019

The Trump administration implicitly argues in favor of suppressing Latinos’ political clout by suppressing their census participation.

by Alexander Buck Jr. Special to the Press Herald April 25, 2019April 25, 2019

The potential impact of NECEC and similar proposals on Maine’s iconic landscape must be considered before any action is taken.

by Joey Brunelle Special to the Press Herald April 24, 2019April 23, 2019

Public campaign financing for municipal races would make it easier for all citizens to seek public office.

by Maureen Terry Special to the Press Herald April 24, 2019April 23, 2019

L.D. 1491 would replace the Maine earned income tax credit with a bigger credit available to more people.

by Kathleen Parker April 23, 2019April 22, 2019

The Mueller report makes clear the impact on the presidency of a chief executive who disdains truth and lacks goodwill.

by William Smith and Adam Crepeau Special to the Press Herald April 23, 2019April 23, 2019

Allowing a state panel to artificially restrain medication costs would lead to a slower pace of innovation and fewer cures.

by Jesse Harvey and Cait Vaughan Special to the Press Herald April 23, 2019April 22, 2019

The Legislature has a chance to lead the nation in harm-reduction practice by passing L.D. 949.

by Sarah Michniewicz Special to the Press Herald April 22, 2019April 21, 2019

In a neighborhood working to get back on its feet, women who are trying to do the same run the risk of being retraumatized.

A Maine author’s book about blind, wood-munching bugs leads to some interesting ideas on how we live.