commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Sometimes the problem with airlines is the Ugly American passenger

by Fredrick Kunkle The Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News May 12, 2017May 11, 2017

Maybe it’s time that air travelers look in the mirror to see why jetliners have become venues for Mile High cage fights.

by Mark McCain and Sidney St. F. Thaxter Special to the Press Herald May 12, 2017May 12, 2017

Certainly a solution can be found that avoids scarring the landscape of Portland’s valued western waterfront.

by Dana Milbank The Washington Post May 11, 2017May 10, 2017

In the wake of the firing of the FBI director, the wave of rebellion against the president could grow.

by Michael Thibodeau Special to the Press Herald May 11, 2017May 10, 2017

Lawmakers have a duty to prevent the dire consequences for the state’s economy, Michael Thibodeau says.

by Debra Taylor Special to the Press Herald May 11, 2017May 11, 2017

Because services are not adequately funded, there are some 200 vacant, hard-to-to fill positions.

by Leonard Pitts May 10, 2017May 10, 2017

Leaders take responsibility for their actions, and it’s high time our highest elected official started doing that.

by Jimmy Carter Special to the Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News May 10, 2017May 9, 2017

This belated enforcement of U.S. trade laws will help timberland owners and American forestry workers.

by Jane Lee Ackermann Special to the Press Herald May 10, 2017May 10, 2017

Some English language learners never attended school at all in their native land – and LePage’s proposed budget cuts spell a bleak future.

by Joel Allumbaugh Special to the Press Herald May 9, 2017May 9, 2017

Rather than demonizing Poliquin, remember that the Affordable Care Act is not doing so well.

by Deepak Singh Special to the Press Herald May 9, 2017May 8, 2017

My mechanic is like my doctor. Whether it’s blood pressure or tire pressure, I want to feel comfortable.