Op-Eds - Centralmaine.com

Maine Voices: Mandatory sick pay would disempower workers, hurt businesses

by Paul Farrell Special to the Press Herald October 4, 2018October 4, 2018

Proponents of Portland’s proposed ordinance ignore its impact on small businesses in particular.

by Michael Thibodeau October 4, 2018October 3, 2018

We can disagree without being disagreeable. Kindness and cooperation is not a sign of weakness, and crass is not conservative.

by Olivia Harris Special to the Press Herald October 3, 2018October 3, 2018

Framing sexual harassment and assault as a political issue makes us lose sight of the victims’ personhood.

by George Smith October 3, 2018October 2, 2018

Vote in county commissioners like Joe Pietroski who will be open to reform.

by Karen Heck October 2, 2018October 1, 2018

Janet Mills will reverse the path of the last eight years, and give the state someone in the Blaine House to be proud of.

by Stephen Murphy Special to the Press Herald October 1, 2018September 30, 2018

The state of Maine has a well-documented history of abuse and neglect in its policies and practices.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal September 30, 2018September 28, 2018

There are things we try to do to prevent it from striking us, but it all comes down to luck.

In campaigns that are based on negative partisanship, fear takes the place of an open discussion of ideas.

by Maria Panaritis September 30, 2018September 28, 2018

Philadelphia Daily News

When they don’t explain themselves, or run for leadership rather than re-election, voters notice.