columns Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Senate will expedite Maine, national recovery by advancing the DREAM Act

by Mary Allen Lindemann Special to the Press Herald March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

A small group of undocumented immigrants brought here as children offer invaluable contributions to our country and should be allowed to stay.

by Tyler Cowen Bloomberg Opinion March 17, 2021March 16, 2021

The United States should develop a system to verify inoculations but not necessarily use it.

by Robert F. Lyons Special to the Press Herald March 17, 2021March 17, 2021

Two months after Minutemen routed English troops, the six O’Briens seized three invading vessels in ‘the Lexington of the Sea.’

by Paul Weiss Special to the Press Herald March 16, 2021March 16, 2021

The state should not turn rail corridors into recreational trails and miss a historic opportunity.

by Jim Fossel March 14, 2021March 13, 2021

A bipartisan deal is possible on public works investments, but Democrats will need to be ready to compromise.

by Nicholas Begin and Julie Soucie Special to the Telegram March 14, 2021March 13, 2021

Onerous state requirements are making full-time public K-12 education impossible and placing a heavy burden on our kids.

After decades of trickle-down, the federal government is finally stimulating the economy from the bottom up.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal March 14, 2021March 13, 2021

A strangely empty inbox leads to some catastrophic thinking.

by Nacole Palmer Special to the Press Herald March 13, 2021March 12, 2021

The Show Up Network (SUN) for Gun Safety is focused solely on turning Mainers out on this issue so that our voice will be heard.

by Bruce Poliquin Special to the Press Herald March 13, 2021March 12, 2021

Changes that Democrats claim will make it easier for eligible people to cast ballots will actually lead to a less transparent, nationalized system.