opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Our View: Maine’s new distracted-driving law needs time to work

by The Editorial Board December 4, 2019December 3, 2019

The statute will ultimately be judged on whether it reduces accidents.

by Noah Smith Bloomberg Opinion December 4, 2019December 3, 2019

Employee-controlled companies could be the antidote to the less-appealing aspects of shareholder capitalism.

by Trevor J. Hustus Special to the Press Herald December 4, 2019December 3, 2019

Leveraging the city’s name recognition and image could draw new students to all UMaine System campuses and fill jobs statewide.

by Jennifer Rubin The Washington Post December 3, 2019December 2, 2019

Will the impeachment go narrow or broad? Will Devin Nunes be toppled? And will Mick Mulvaney, John Bolton and Mike Pompeo have to come forward?

by Joshua Gear Special to the Press Herald December 3, 2019December 2, 2019

Weaker campaign finance laws have enabled insurers and Big Pharma to create a system that benefits only them.

by Geoffrey Hosta Special to The Washington Post December 3, 2019December 2, 2019

Think about how you want to be cared for at the end of life, write it down and regularly remind your family and doctor of this directive.

by The Editorial Board December 3, 2019December 2, 2019

Suicide, overdose, alcoholism and obesity are among the preventable causes of death that are lowering life expectancy in Maine.

by Dr. Jonathan Shenkin December 2, 2019December 2, 2019

Tooth decay progresses more quickly in children, making a common insurance industry practice dangerous.

by Bruce Maasbyll Special to the Telegram December 1, 2019December 2, 2019

These professionals have much more important things to do than deciding who should be allowed to buy e-cigarettes.

by Jim Fossel December 1, 2019December 2, 2019

England has a system that allows people to contribute to campaigns, but dictates how much candidates and parties can spend.