commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Bill would help restore Maine’s ailing public health nursing system

by Paul Averill Liebow Special to the Press Herald May 23, 2017May 22, 2017

The LePage administration opted to ‘save money,’ so only 23 positions are filled when 48 are fully funded.

by SARA GIDEON Special to the Press Herald May 23, 2017May 22, 2017

Critics of the 3 percent surcharge that voters approved last fall should present a plan of their own, Sara Gideon says.

A thriving economy hinges on having a large enough labor force, not just plenty of Maine people with jobs.

by Sophia Williams Special to the Press Herald May 22, 2017May 21, 2017

All of us must use our words as weapons against the bigotry that demeans each and every American.

by Suzanne Manly Special to the Telegram May 21, 2017May 19, 2017

An ad in the paper sparked a life learning lesson in riding and, more importantly, in friendship.

by William Rosenberg Special to the Telegram May 21, 2017May 20, 2017

Cooperation across the board and a focus on lowering costs would make good starting points for the Senate’s ACA replacement legislation.

by Cynthia Dill May 21, 2017May 21, 2017

Removing Trump isn’t likely, but there are enough dramatic memos flying around Washington, D.C. to set a wonk’s heart aflutter.

by Alan Caron May 21, 2017May 19, 2017

But let’s slow down impeachment talk for now.

by Jim Fossel May 21, 2017May 19, 2017

Then repeal it, and come up with sensible regulations for developing and regulating gambling in Maine down the road.

by Gina Barreca Tribune News Service May 20, 2017May 19, 2017

A ‘topical depression’ will be a sudden change in climate from what just happened in Washington, D.C.