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Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Proliferation of rules, increase in costs pushing many out of South Portland

by Jeanie DiBiase Special to the Press Herald July 7, 2021July 7, 2021

Our city used to be a working-class place with a ‘live and let live’ attitude. Not anymore, a longtime resident says.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Trump’s longtime accountant confronts a loyalty test

by Timothy L. O'Brien Bloomberg Opinion July 6, 2021July 5, 2021

Now that he’s indicted on tax-fraud charges, will Allen Weisselberg treat his boss as he can expect to be treated in return?

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Denying Communion to pro-choice Catholic politicians will do more harm than good

by George F. Burns Special to the Press Herald July 6, 2021July 5, 2021

The U.S. Conference of Bishops’ decision relegates charity to a subordinate position, hasn’t worked to keep the flock and won’t reduce the number of abortions.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: People of Maine ready to take next step toward public power

by Joy Ditto Special to the Press Herald July 5, 2021July 4, 2021

Gov. Mills should sign L.D. 1708 and give Mainers a say in how and where they get their electricity.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: The future of transportation looks electric

by Chris Beeuwkes Special to the Telegram July 4, 2021July 2, 2021

As with ‘horseless carriages’ and Kodak cameras, gas-powered vehicles are in for a disruption.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: America is a work in progress. So am I.

by Jeanne Hulit Special to the Telegram July 4, 2021July 3, 2021

The ideas worked for by my parents – a diplomat who represented our country abroad; a teacher who championed civil rights – have been tested, yet I am hopeful.