commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Observer: Pals’ pups part of friendship package

by Vicki Sullivan Special to the Telegram June 3, 2018June 1, 2018

Just as I like my neighbors and friends, so do I like their dogs. But life changes. People move and their dogs grow old.

by By VICTORIA HUGO-VIDAL June 3, 2018June 4, 2018

Here’s how it is to be an addict, and here are important ways to begin to recover.

by Lucas St. Clair Special to the Press Herald June 2, 2018June 1, 2018

Incumbent Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s votes have hurt the people of Maine, and defeating him requires embracing big ideas that will solve real problems.

by The Washington Post June 2, 2018June 4, 2018

The president says enough outrageous things that Democrats shouldn’t have to make them up.

by Macauley Lord Special to the Press Herald June 2, 2018June 1, 2018

Pray that our congressional delegation recognizes and values the importance of this landmark law.

by Nikki Haley Special to the Washington Post June 1, 2018May 31, 2018

It is long past time that the U.N. Security Council imposed an arms embargo on South Sudan.

by Ed Rogers Special to the Washington Post June 1, 2018May 31, 2018

Democrats are hobbled by their lack of an economic message, while Republicans will have to distance themselves from the president.

by Michael Sauschuck Special to the Press Herald June 1, 2018May 31, 2018

The city manager’s plans for a new sheltering and services system are an investment that will move our community forward.

by Bruce Freeman Tribune News Service May 31, 2018May 31, 2018

Proposed measures allow for businesses to just strive for ‘substantial progress,’ not necessarily make changes for the disabled in a timely way.

by Anne Rand Special to the Press Herald May 31, 2018May 31, 2018

Having workers stay home when they are ill is not ‘divisive politics,’ as some charge. It’s good public policy.