commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Charles Lawton: Don’t give up on democracy just because it’s complicated

by Charles Lawton July 11, 2017July 10, 2017

Chicken Littles decry how the Legislature has failed to enact the will of the people.

by Vaughan Woodruff Special to the Press Herald July 11, 2017July 10, 2017

Supporting L.D. 1504 with an override vote can thwart efforts to move solar policy backward.

by Diane Oltarzewski Special to the Press Herald July 10, 2017July 10, 2017

We need to exercise power with one another and trust the stewardship of the Penobscot Nation.

by Brian K. Atchinson Special to the Telegram July 9, 2017July 7, 2017

Arriving in 1992 to head an employers’ mutual insurance, John Leonard helped turn around the entire industry in the state.

by Paula Boyce Special to the Telegram July 9, 2017July 10, 2017

When forced to be present in our daily lives, a summer evening Down East can become a truly wonderful experience.

by Alan Caron July 9, 2017July 7, 2017

They were bad enough over mashed potatoes, but now they’re in Augusta and the White House.

by Cynthia Dill July 9, 2017July 7, 2017

When Trump speaks in Poland, directions get a lot dizzying.

The biggest winner of the shutdown was the people of Maine.

by Jake Plante Special to the Press Herald July 8, 2017July 7, 2017

The values of caring for the environment are the same as caring for our families and neighbors.

by Gina Barreca Special to the Hartford Courant July 8, 2017July 7, 2017

Tell the truth, take your medication, keep your car clean, read widely, buy new underwear and so on.