opinion Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: State’s delegation should stop blocking protections for right whales

by Russell Wray Special to the Press Herald July 9, 2019December 27, 2019

To save the endangered animal, implement and fully fund rules aimed at reducing fatal fishing gear entanglements.

by Anna Beyette Special to the Press Herald July 9, 2019July 8, 2019

Creating a local clean elections fund and extending ranked-choice voting will empower candidates who answer to the people.

by Kathleen Parker The Washington Post July 9, 2019July 8, 2019

Presidential hopefuls are trying to establish themselves as champions of equality – some more successfully than others.

by The San Diego Union-Tribune July 8, 2019July 6, 2019

Other states should be so responsible and safe.

by The Editorial Board July 8, 2019July 5, 2019

Mainers shouldn’t wait for a new law to start keeping both eyes on the road.

by Jim Fossel July 7, 2019December 27, 2019

Maine Democrats know they can’t go all-in on every liberal position without losing voters – when will their national counterparts get this?

by Tim Spaulding July 7, 2019December 27, 2019

It’s not a ‘nanny state’ that tries to limit underage vaping, and adding to ocean pollution should not be an issue of ‘individual liberty.’

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal July 7, 2019July 3, 2019

Who is really to blame when a migrant father dies alongside the child he was trying to save?

by Robert Finegold Special to the Telegram July 7, 2019July 6, 2019

The lessons of Hitler’s reign of brutality are weakened if every injustice is likened to them.

by Noman Abelson Special to the Telegram July 7, 2019December 27, 2019

Experience presents an opportunity for growth and maturity – all good things to have in a leader.