commentary Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Wondering why that pill costs $1,000? Proposal would give you access to details

by edward kane and ann woloson Special to the Press Herald April 19, 2018April 19, 2018

As it now stands in Maine, drug makers are under no obligation to reveal their own production costs.

by Bruce Poliquin Special to the Press Herald April 19, 2018April 19, 2018

Congress won’t stop irresponsible deficit spending unless it’s forced to by the Constitution.

by Walter J. Eno Special to the Press Herald April 18, 2018April 18, 2018

Gina Haspel, who played a key role in the agency’s torture program, may be politically radioactive.

by greg kesich April 18, 2018April 18, 2018

As Paul LePage has shown twice, a highly motivated minority can beat a divided opposition.

by Pem Schaeffer Special to the Press Herald April 17, 2018April 17, 2018

The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority lacks any meaningful oversight.

by Vicky Kelsall Special to the Press Herald April 17, 2018April 17, 2018

Answers can only be found through examining electricity use at each individual property.

The disconnectedness our kids feel can allow emotional struggles to fester into personal crisis.

by Glenn Cummings Special to the Telegram April 15, 2018April 13, 2018

Here are four bad reasons to rule out higher education and four good reasons to rule it in – namely the security it brings.

by Robert F. Lyons Special to the Telegram April 15, 2018April 13, 2018

Phil Curran fought for a law to curb discrimination against Catholics, and the Irish flag flew briefly over the State House.

by Stephen Stromberg The Washington Post April 15, 2018April 13, 2018

Rather than fight for American ideals and institutions he claimed to cherish, he enabled a president who attacked them.