commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Northeast Canyons and Seamounts National Monument should be left in place

by Daniel Hildreth Special to the Press Herald August 12, 2017August 11, 2017

Most of us recognize the need for protected places on land. We need them in marine environments as well.

by Bill Shore and Donna Yellen Special to the Press Herald August 11, 2017August 11, 2017

The Legislature and Gov. LePage should take the lead by encouraging the school program.

by Michael Gerson The Washington Post Writers Group August 11, 2017August 10, 2017

President Kennedy sought to avoid bringing an adversary to the choice of either a humiliating defeat or a nuclear war.

Threats flying between North Korea and the U.S. make the island’s people angry about being pawns.

by Lawrence Reichard Special to the Press Herald August 10, 2017August 10, 2017

She should show courage like Margaret Chase Smith and Bill Cohen in facing two potential disasters.

by Dana Milbank The Washington Post August 10, 2017August 9, 2017

Trump TV sounds like state-owned channels in other countries, says the former U.S. ambassador to Russia

by Jim Cohen and Pam Plumb Special to the Press Herald August 10, 2017August 10, 2017

It’s time for squabbling city leaders to set aside their differences and do what’s best for their constituents.

by Leonard Pitts August 9, 2017August 8, 2017

As a member of the ruling majority, his take on the ruin in our capital is brave, but his party must step up and fix its dysfunction.

by Jonathan Zimmerman Tribune News Service August 9, 2017August 8, 2017

That’s how stuff like ‘Little Black Sambo’ got removed from curriculums, through public scrutiny of content.

by Richard Nelson Special to the Press Herald August 9, 2017August 9, 2017

A stellar regional program limiting emissions deserves support to set stronger goals that will curb ocean acidification and save our fisheries.