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Maine Voices

Published
May 19, 2016

Maine Voices: Pull plug on cyberabuse by connecting with children face to face

Collaboration and honest conversation can help our youth develop the skills to make good decisions.
Published
May 18, 2016

Maine Voices: Labor Department’s proposed overtime rules won’t work for nonprofits

Services to the needy will be reduced as resources are spent on overhead instead of programs.
Published
May 17, 2016

Maine Voices: South Portland on the right track with comprehensive pesticide ordinance

Maintaining a natural lawn is a cheap option that's healthier for Casco Bay and our pollinators.
Published
May 16, 2016

Maine Voices: Higher smoking age would result in a healthier Portland

Twenty-one is a more reasonable age to make an informed choice compared to our impulsive teen years.
Published
May 15, 2016

Maine Voices: Frances Perkins converted to heal the world

The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire of March 25, 1911, became her call to action when it came to making U.S. workplaces safer.

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Published
May 14, 2016

Maine Voices: Solar energy bill extinguished by lobbying based on false, misleading information

Behind closed doors and in debate, Republican Minority Leader Ken Fredette let the attack on the most significant solar energy measure Maine has ever seen.
Published
May 13, 2016

Maine Voices: Portland budget would prioritize gentrification over needs of poor

If other portions of the budget can be increased, why not spend more to aid low-income residents?
Published
May 12, 2016

Maine Voices: Facts show transfer of India Street center’s health services makes good sense

The vulnerable will not lose care, taxpayers will save money and city councilors will monitor the transition.
Published
May 11, 2016

Maine Voices: Common-sense restrictions on truck drivers’ hours must be preserved

So-called 'safety groups' have spread misinformation about safety provisions in the new federal transportation bill.
Published
May 10, 2016

Maine Voices: Portland Community Health Center very prepared to meet patients’ needs

The clinic's commitment, structure, high standards and funding mean it will serve all patients well.