commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

What we can do right now to make Maine’s roads safer

by VANESSA L. FARR AND KARA WILBUR November 15, 2016November 14, 2016

Narrower travel lanes, fewer travel lanes and more four-way stops are ideas to explore.

by CHARLES LAWTON November 15, 2016November 14, 2016

New female entrants into Maine’s labor force are exerting a significant change in our economy.

by Cynthia Dill November 13, 2016November 13, 2016

During the campaign, he identified the demand and supplied it.

A peaceful transfer of power is underway.

by Molly Hogan Special to the Telegram November 13, 2016November 12, 2016

There is nothing like a long look at the stars above to put Tuesday’s election and other distractions into perspective.

by Richard J. Kessler Special to the Telegram November 13, 2016November 11, 2016

Far too many in the state are responsible for underselling those areas in Maine that are located away from the coast.

by Arthur Bell Special to the Press Herald November 12, 2016November 16, 2016

It is essential to rebuild the population of herring, which multiple species depend upon to thrive.

by Gina Barreca Tribune News Service November 12, 2016November 11, 2016

It’s my fault for flaunting my excitement at the idea of a capable woman leading our country.

by Mike Connolly Special to the Press Herald November 11, 2016November 10, 2016

It is not appropriate to defer to ‘market forces,’ which everyone knows is simply maximizing profit.

by Dana Milbank The Washington Post November 10, 2016November 10, 2016

His campaign opened cans of worms that he seems likely to blithely ignore.