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Op-eds, Opinion

The Maine Millennial: The working class is defined by more than work

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal September 10, 2023March 1, 2024

Let’s go back to basics on a concept that shouldn’t be as muddied as it is.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Vivek Ramaswamy’s idiotic play for airtime is working

by Michael Hiltzik Los Angeles Times September 10, 2023September 9, 2023

He and fellow presidential contender Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have unleashed a flood of misinformation on the 2024 campaign trail – a tactic called the ‘Gish gallop.’

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Dismantling barriers to shelter will take patience and time

by The Editorial Board September 10, 2023September 9, 2023

The early experience of Portland’s new Encampment Crisis Response Team should be instructive for all of Maine.

Op-eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: 2024 campaigns must be specific, creative

by Jim Fossel September 10, 2023March 1, 2024

Old tactics focused on either persuading or dividing voters aren’t going to cut it.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: The Gulf Stream meets the Gulf of Maine. How do we adjust?

by Emily Wagg and Claire Brady Special to the Press Herald September 10, 2023September 9, 2023

A variety of Maine-based organizations are working hard to prepare for the drastic change caused by warming waters.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Colleges ignore growing skepticism of higher ed at their peril

by James D. Herbert Special to the Press Herald September 10, 2023September 9, 2023

The benefits of college continue to far outweigh the pitfalls. It’s falling to institutions like mine to make that known.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Summer-vacation books outstay summer vacations. Thank goodness.

by Susan Q. Stranahan Special to the Press Herald September 10, 2023September 9, 2023

I live on Chebeague Island, which is blessed to be littered with books. This summer, they were put to good use.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Recovery is a hard journey, but there is a large community to help

by Leslie Clark Special to the Press Herald September 9, 2023September 8, 2023

Portland Recovery Community Center’s annual Rally 4 Recovery, at noon at Payson Park on Saturday, is a celebration for everyone, including families and children.