opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Observer: Much to like about ‘the other Portland’

by Mimi Gough Special to the Telegram January 19, 2020January 18, 2020

A Maine resident feels very comfortable visiting her hometown’s namesake.

by Thomas J. Brown Special to the Telegram January 19, 2020January 18, 2020

These relationships are the foundation upon which we build Dr. King’s ‘beloved community’ and work toward racial healing.

by Margot Milliken Special to the Press Herald January 18, 2020September 14, 2020

Sen. Susan Collins is no longer a reliable advocate for the thousands of Mainers in need of affordable, high-quality sexual and reproductive care.

by Peter Jacobs Special to the Press Herald January 18, 2020January 17, 2020

Part-time professors create courses, give lectures, spend hours grading and help students think critically – but they’d make more in fast food.

by Los Angeles Times January 18, 2020January 17, 2020

The tougher that the U.K., Germany and France get on Tehran, the more likely the U.S. nuclear strategy will work.

by Robert Skoglund January 18, 2020January 17, 2020

In real life – and in my kitchen – hearing loss and dueling New England accents get in the way.

by The Editorial Board January 17, 2020January 16, 2020

An ugly moment last week in Skowhegan shows why transgender students need gender-neutral bathrooms.

by Tim Suitter Special to the Press Herald January 17, 2020January 20, 2020

After getting pay concessions and tax breaks, the company should be ready to fulfill its obligation to the U.S. defense manufacturing sector.

by Laura Marston Special to the Press Herald January 17, 2020January 16, 2020

L.D. 1933 aims to make refilling your own containers more widely accepted at grocery stores.

by The Editorial Board January 16, 2020January 15, 2020

Alcohol use and alcohol-related deaths are on the rise, demanding action by policymakers.