opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Jim Fossel: Presidential race could turn on Maine’s ranked-choice voting

In a close election, the system could consolidate the anti-Trump opposition in a way that will help Democrats.

by Jason Rezaian Special to The Washington Post September 15, 2019September 13, 2019

Instead of making censorship obsolete, the internet has given authoritarian regimes a powerful tool to crush dissent.

by Paula Jackson Jones Special to the Press Herald September 14, 2019December 27, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Susan Collins, the TICK Act will help provide new diagnostic tools and better treatment options.

by Philip L. Bartlett II, R. Bruce Williamson and Randall D. Davis Special to the Press Herald September 14, 2019September 13, 2019

The commission cannot and will not prejudge decisions in any ongoing investigation or rate case of any utility.

by Robert Skoglund September 14, 2019September 13, 2019

If you don’t spend anything, you don’t have to earn anything. That makes life a lot easier.

by Jill Duson and Belinda Ray Special to the Press Herald September 13, 2019September 12, 2019

He has the right experience to collaborate with the City Council and city staff to deliver real results for Portland voters.

by Marc A. Thiessen The Washington Post September 13, 2019September 12, 2019

The network’s Russian spy story leaves out key context about Obama aides’ actions before the spy’s exfiltration.

by The Editorial Board September 13, 2019September 12, 2019

But the resentment of a few people at the discontinuation of the mascot should not overshadow recent progress.

by Connie Garber Special to the Press Herald September 13, 2019December 27, 2019

The senator’s constituents have a lot of questions about her voting record, but she won’t answer them at town hall forums.