commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

The humble Farmer: Now I’ll get out the mailing for the St. George School Banquet

by Robert Skoglund July 8, 2017July 7, 2017

People want a written reminder to attend the meeting that’s been held in the same place since 1939.

by Charles Krauthammer July 7, 2017July 6, 2017

We still have cards to play, but each is dangerous and highly unpredictable.

by Marc Thiessen Special to The Washington Post July 7, 2017July 6, 2017

Democrats are salivating at the prospect that Republicans will be stupid enough to go through with it.

by Jim Barr Special to the Press Herald July 6, 2017July 5, 2017

Unlike a surtax on higher incomes, this might mostly fall on non-Mainers, many of whom wouldn’t notice.

by Brian Deese Special to the Press Herald July 6, 2017July 6, 2017

Fortunately, Maine’s senators see what it bodes for millions of Americans.

by Peter Stevenson Special to The Washington Post July 6, 2017July 5, 2017

Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins, a Republican, is known for blunt talk and rule breaking but that doesn’t work at the solemn site.

by Leonard Pitts July 5, 2017July 4, 2017

It’s time for the media to worry less about being called biased and resume our watchdog function.

by Susan Cook Special to the Press Herald July 5, 2017July 4, 2017

The roots of the American spirit we glorify at this time of year often rest in people’s resilience in leaving.

by KATHLEEN PARKER July 4, 2017July 3, 2017

As more Americans conclude that the president’s behavior is ‘not normal,’ many are wondering: Will this be it?

by CHARLES LAWTON July 4, 2017July 3, 2017

Democratic values of open-minded, collaborative decision-making are designed to serve a purpose bigger than any individual ego or issue.