commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Harbor pilots play key role in keeping port safe and open for business

by By Thomas W. Dobbins Special to the Press Herald January 25, 2018January 25, 2018

A bill before Maine legislators to allow The Cat ferry to operate without a pilot’s guidance is a threat to public safety.

by Nickie Sekera Special to the Press Herald January 24, 2018January 24, 2018

Mark Dubois represents a company whose activities would be reviewed by the very board he’d sit on.

by Chris O'Neil Special to the Press Herald January 23, 2018January 22, 2018

Massachusetts is now poised to destroy what makes Maine such an attractive destination.

by KATHLEEN PARKER January 23, 2018January 22, 2018

Meanwhile, more experienced, qualified candidates have simply declined to join the Trump club.

by Nicole Clegg Special to the Press Herald January 22, 2018January 22, 2018

Abortion is the only medical procedure singled out in Maine law with provider restrictions.

by Lee Van Dyke Special to the Telegram January 21, 2018January 21, 2018

Our march of time is marked by milestones, debuts, holidays, memorable events, and most recent occurrences.

by Jim Fossel January 21, 2018January 21, 2018

The first fundraising reports, released last week, help us gauge candidates’ support and spending habits.

by Allison Yarrow Special to The Washington Post January 21, 2018January 20, 2018

When will the victim of the 1990s attack and media-fueled catfight with Tonya Harding get her chance at redemption?

by John Brautigam Special to the Telegram January 21, 2018January 20, 2018

Our citizen initiative process may be imperfect, but it is pure direct democracy, without the mediation of elected officials.

by Dana Doran and WILLIAM BELL Special to the Press Herald January 20, 2018January 20, 2018

An editorial that sided with Gov. Paul LePage against a biomass bond bill echoed his mistaken views.