maine voices Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Indifference of senators and Golden to Palestinians’ plight does real harm

by Joan Grant and Christy Hammer Special to the Press Herald January 14, 2020January 13, 2020

Maine taxpayers are subsidizing Israel’s human rights violations, and our troops are at risk if they deploy to the volatile Middle East.

by Kristen Miale Special to the Press Herald January 13, 2020January 13, 2020

Partnerships on the state and local levels involving government and charitable organizations are needed to meet this important goal.

by Rhea Côté Robbins Special to the Press Herald January 11, 2020January 10, 2020

Elizabeth Strout’s new novel is set in modern-day Maine, but it presents outdated stereotypes.

by Angel Melvin Special to the Press Herald January 10, 2020January 9, 2020

By blocking the student workforce from receiving minimum-wage hikes, the system favors its bottom line over its mission.

by Larry Gilman Special to the Press Herald January 9, 2020January 8, 2020

Dwindling resources and global warming are no longer sci-fi scenarios – but Bernie Sanders has a bold plan to mitigate them.

by William D. Adams Special to the Press Herald January 8, 2020January 8, 2020

Culture is what makes lives meaningful, and protecting it is one of the acknowledged limits to armed conflict.

by Dick Woodbury Special to the Press Herald January 7, 2020January 7, 2020

Electricity distribution is the ideal industry to replicate the model of a customer-owned, privately run company.

by Steve Bien Special to the Press Herald January 6, 2020January 6, 2020

The only people who benefit from the current system are the owners of pharmaceutical company stock.

by Nancy A. Foss Special to the Telegram January 5, 2020January 6, 2020

Today, the attacks on abortion providers are most often in the courts and state legislatures.

by Peter Murray Special to the Press Herald January 4, 2020January 6, 2020

Portland needs to preserve the affordable rentals that exist and create incentives for new construction.