opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Proposed $23 million ‘pack tax’ won’t solve Maine’s recycling problems

by Christine Cummings Special to the Press Herald February 26, 2020February 25, 2020

Requiring businesses to compensate municipalities for the cost of recycling packaging simply shifts costs.

by The Editorial Board February 25, 2020February 24, 2020

To prevent another death like hers, we need to know why so many people missed so many signs.

by Jess Fay and Abigail Griffin Special to the Press Herald February 25, 2020February 24, 2020

Higher worker pay, higher reimbursement rates and implementation of suggested improvements are all key.

by Priscilla Skerry Special to the Press Herald February 25, 2020February 24, 2020

The petroleum company should be required to file for a major emitter license and receive 24-7 monitoring.

by Lisa DeSisto Publisher February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

Savings on production costs will preserve newsroom jobs, keeping readers informed.

by Jim Amaral Special to the Press Herald February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

Employers can be competitive without exploiting their workforce, a local businessman writes.

by Helen Scalia Special to the Telegram February 23, 2020February 27, 2020

Kindness is contagious. In the community of bus riders, nothing is more natural than saying ‘thanks.’

by The Editorial Board February 23, 2020February 25, 2020

In an extraordinary series of letters to the editor, older physicians remind us what’s at stake on March 3.

In a crowded field, the instant runoffs would have provided clarity to a fractured process.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ lead against a divided opposition could yield a nominee who is unacceptable to the party’s mainstream.