commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

The humble Farmer: Celebrating my 81st-and-a-half birthday

by Robert Skoglund July 22, 2017July 21, 2017

And now let me share a few words from those who showed up for this not-to-be-repeated event.

by Liz Smith Special to the Press Herald July 22, 2017July 21, 2017

Give them a call, write an email or bring some cookies. It means more than you know.

by Joie Grandbois Special to the Press Herald July 21, 2017July 21, 2017

Supporting rental and homebuying options for people of mixed income levels is of vital importance.

by Amber Phillips Special to The Washington Post July 21, 2017July 21, 2017

Maine’s Susan Collins was among the three female senators who sank the effort to undo Obamacare.

by Charles Krauthammer The Washington Post July 21, 2017July 20, 2017

What is best for the child? Parents are more likely than anyone else to act in the best interest of a child..

by Shoshana Hoose Special to the Press Herald July 20, 2017July 20, 2017

Enrollments and demographics have shifted, and the $64 million bond could both burden taxpayers and impinge on other school needs.

by Tony Buxton Special to the Press Herald July 20, 2017July 19, 2017

A bill up for vote this week  means the PUC could ensure  wise use of solar, despite  CMP’s cockeyed arguments otherwise.

by Dana Milbank The Washington Post July 20, 2017July 19, 2017

The nomination of Newt Gingrich’s wife is also President Trump’s beatification of Newt.

by Lisa Pohlmann Special to the Press Herald July 19, 2017July 19, 2017

Responses in the public comment period nearly unanimously endorse the national monument.

People who don’t like the pace of change should remember it’s good that some things are gone.