opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Permanent daylight saving time would save no time or daylight

by Lisa L. Lewis Special to the Los Angeles Times March 25, 2022March 24, 2022

The Sunshine Protection Act won’t give us any more sunlight, but it would mismatch what we have with our body clocks.

by Ernie Hilton Special to the Press Herald March 25, 2022March 24, 2022

Until we know how we are going to pay for it and how long it will take to complete a project, nuclear is not a viable option.

by Steve deCastro and Quincy Hentzel Special to the Press Herald March 24, 2022April 6, 2022

A lack of affordable child care for working parents is a brake on Maine employers’ ability to hire.

Across the globe, elected officials are seizing power with the passive consent of the governed.

by David Vail Special to the Press Herald March 22, 2022March 21, 2022

Maine cannot afford to reject projects like the western Maine energy corridor and a consumer-owned utility.

by Chris Bryant Bloomberg Opinion March 22, 2022March 21, 2022

Soaring used-car prices delivered an enormous windfall for automakers’ loan divisions, which are still riding the wave caused by the pandemic.

by The Editorial Board March 22, 2022March 22, 2022

The nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson could boost the high court’s credibility.

by Jonathan Sahrbeck Special to the Telegram March 20, 2022March 19, 2022

Jails and hospital emergency departments are no substitute for a functioning community-based system of care.

by The Editorial Board March 20, 2022March 19, 2022

MDI Biological Laboratory is making drug discovery more efficient, saving time and money.

by Steven Price Special to the Telegram March 19, 2022

Growing older means saying good bye, but there are some surprising new discoveries as well.