commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Rep. Corey: Maine needs public funding for referendum campaigns

It’s too easy for moneyed groups from away to write their own laws through the citizen intitiative process.

by Karen Sanford Special to the Press Herald May 5, 2017May 5, 2017

Thirty years after the historic vote, we need to take nonmarine pressure off of the city’s working waterfront.

by Cullen Ryan Special to the Press Herald May 4, 2017May 4, 2017

And no one is going to get well without proper housing during their recovery period.

by Matt Pouliot Special to the Press Herald May 4, 2017May 4, 2017

By having one contract, we will gain economies of scale and diversified actuarial pools allowing for better rates and better benefits.

by Dana Milbank The Washington Post May 4, 2017May 3, 2017

The Republican-controlled Congress, and the Trump administration, are all about relaxing business rules, to the detriment of consumers.

by Shaman Kirkland Special to the Press Herald May 3, 2017May 3, 2017

Research shows that guns on campuses will lead to more violence, including accidents and suicides.

by Dr. Flavian Mark Lupinetti, MD Special to the Press Herald May 3, 2017May 2, 2017

In Maine, the replacement plan would not only hurt our citizens but also would damage hospitals.

He wouldn’t bring that up while backing a school bond that calls for raising taxes, because that would be a sign he lacks political sense.

by KATHLEEN PARKER May 2, 2017May 1, 2017

Now we can relax into a possibly ‘major, major conflict with North Korea,’ as suggested by the president during a recent interview.

by CHARLES LAWTON May 2, 2017May 1, 2017

Several factors stand out as beacons of best practice for economic development efforts all across Maine.