commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: George Mitchell’s take on Republican climate change denials falls short

by Roger Bowen Special to the Press Herald August 5, 2017August 6, 2017

The great former senator may recall times of bipartisanship, but  the Republican Party is now the party of anti-truth.

by Charles Krauthammer The Washington Post August 4, 2017August 3, 2017

The military, police officials, the Senate and even the Boy Scouts stand up to the president’s reckless actions.

by Mark Davis Tribune News Service August 4, 2017August 3, 2017

The turmoil should stabilize to a point, then the rest depends on what changes President Trump makes to himself.

by John DiPalazzo Special to the Press Herald August 4, 2017August 4, 2017

Back then, it was a Democratic administration that she said ‘ineffectively’ wielded power. The shoe is now on the other foot.

by Dana Milbank The Washington Post August 3, 2017August 2, 2017

A president who tries to handle everything from big to small not likely to abide even a general as handler. .

by Patty Hymanson Special to the Press Herald August 3, 2017August 3, 2017

Much progress was made to help fund the safety net for the most vulnerable Mainers and their families.

by Eva Humeniuk Special to the Press Herald August 3, 2017August 3, 2017

It’s certainly not a solution for Portland’s crumbling, cramped elementary facilities, but the four-school bond would be.

by Tim Honey Special to the Press Herald August 2, 2017August 2, 2017

We need to remind ourselves of the richness that occurs when we share our lives with foreigners.

by Tom Saviello Special to the Press Herald August 2, 2017August 2, 2017

Central Maine Power is using distorted figures to scare the public into opposing L.D. 1504.

Computer code can affect what we see – and, therefore, what we think and feel.