opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Why I care about the Fed (and why you should too)

by Patty Kidder Special to the Press Herald November 3, 2021November 2, 2021

Federal Reserve policy controls who benefits from economic growth, and who gets poorer when times are bad.

by The Editorial Board November 2, 2021November 1, 2021

First as a player and then as a broadcaster, Jerry Remy was part of the regional obsession known as Red Sox Nation for more than 40 years.

by LZ Granderson Los Angeles Times November 2, 2021November 1, 2021

A juvenile prohibited from carrying a gun showed up armed at a protest and shot three people. Now a jury will decide if that’s a crime.

by Brad Sears Special to the Los Angeles Times October 30, 2021October 29, 2021

Judges make decisions that can change history, and they should reflect the diversity of our nation.

by Mishal Khan Special to The Chicago Tribune October 30, 2021October 29, 2021

But there are dangers ahead if too many people abandon the security of an employment relationship.

by The Editorial Board October 29, 2021October 29, 2021

We endorse Option C so a debate over shelter size doesn’t distract from progress on the causes of homelessness.

by Travis Curran Special to the Press Herald October 28, 2021October 28, 2021

A lifetime in the service industry is good preparation for serving in municipal government, a candidate says.

by Lisa Pohlmann Special to the Press Herald October 28, 2021October 27, 2021

The company wants us to accept permanent damage to the forest in exchange for vague promises on climate.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald October 27, 2021November 10, 2021

Many police officers act as if they know that they will never be held accountable for mistreating the public they are supposed to serve.

by The Editorial Board October 26, 2021October 25, 2021

Gov. Mills is rightly working with the industry to beat longstanding national workforce trends.