commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Observer: Is cottage cheese the whey of the future?

by Joan Silverman Special to the Telegram August 12, 2018August 15, 2018

This former longtime loyalist gets bored with the curds and turns to coffee yogurt and the Indian staple naan for breakfast.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal August 12, 2018August 13, 2018

With the all-girls school now closed for good, it is worth remembering some the teachers who made all the difference.

by Larry Sterrs, Susan Corbett and Nick Battista Special to the Press Herald August 11, 2018August 10, 2018

Rural communities must be allowed to plug into broadband’s wide-ranging opportunities.

by Zoe Gaston Special to the Telegram August 5, 2018August 3, 2018

A Navy brat and Army spouse who moved here 22 years ago keeps her answer simple when asked, ‘Where are you from?’

by Feza Wembo Baelongandi Special to the Press Herald July 30, 2018July 29, 2018

Refusing to understand or adapt could result in paralysis that erodes the promise of your new life.

by Robert E. McAfee Special to the Telegram July 29, 2018July 27, 2018

Dr. Harry kept an office at the bottom of Munjoy Hill from the early 1920s, when he began his practice, until he died in 1963.

by Jim Fossel July 29, 2018July 27, 2018

Fundraising numbers are in no way, shape or form a substitute for good, accurate polling data.

by Cynthia Dill July 29, 2018July 27, 2018

President Trump, Gov. LePage & Co. use record debt as a good excuse to cut social programs.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal July 29, 2018July 27, 2018

After four years never in the medals, a ‘brutally mediocre’ runner gets her chance.

The president may not look or talk much like a traditional Republican, but the whole party is on board with his policies.