commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Partisan divide may benefit Moore, as it did Trump

by Daniel M. Shea Special to the Press Herald December 11, 2017December 11, 2017

Elections seem decided less by policy than by hatred of what once was called the loyal opposition.

by Cynthia Dill December 10, 2017December 12, 2017

The president claims his tax bill will make Christmas great again, but little love is shown to millions of Americans.

The potential deepening of the deficit might hurt the party in the 2020 presidential election.

by Matt Hoidal Special to the Telegram December 10, 2017December 9, 2017

A mega-donation could resolve homelessness in Portland and also inspire many others to give whatever they can to help.

by Jess McCabe Special to the Telegram December 10, 2017December 10, 2017

As Drapeau’s Costumes falls victim to a changing economy, a customer recalls how it served the theatrical among us.

by Ken Fredette Special to the Press Herald December 9, 2017December 9, 2017

Maine’s communities would be well-advised not to follow the flawed model of San Francisco.

by Donald Zillman Special to the Press Herald December 9, 2017December 11, 2017

How ironic that many issues from 1917 continue to resonate long after the ‘war to end all wars.’

Be they baseball caps, bowlers, top hats or whatever, they do make a fashion statement.

by John Gallagher Special to the Press Herald December 8, 2017December 8, 2017

If private activity bonds lose their tax-exempt status, thousands of badly needed units won’t be constructed.

by George Will The Washington Post December 8, 2017December 7, 2017

But amid uncertainty about whether our run of economic gain will stay, or whether debt will cripple us, a tax cut is worth a try.