maine voices Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Don’t forget history on program aimed at curbing drug prices

by Donna Halvorsen Special to the Press Herald January 2, 2020January 1, 2020

The bill prevented the government from negotiating with drug companies and from importing cheaper drugs.

by Joe Mackey Special to the Press Herald January 1, 2020January 1, 2020

California’s system would be an improvement over Maine’s experiment with ranked-choice voting.

by Richard L. Killmer Special to the Press Herald December 31, 2019December 30, 2019

This month’s COP 25 summit left much work for nations, organizations, churches and individuals to get the world to net zero by 2050.

by Maris Podgurski December 29, 2019December 29, 2019

As a half-Japanese teen in a mostly white state, I’m glad that young people and their parents have this platform to learn about diversity and racism.

by Hilary Thibodeau Special to the Press Herald December 28, 2019January 6, 2020

Mainers who want to make it easier for newcomers to find work should comment on two proposed federal rule changes.

by Lisa Miller and Luisa S. Deprez Special to the Press Herald December 27, 2019January 2, 2020

Throughout its history, immigrants have always refreshed and reinvigorated the economy and culture of Maine.

by Scott Patterson Special to the Press Herald December 23, 2019December 23, 2019

As the city becomes richer, it’s turning its back on what attracted us to it in the first place.

by Behn-Eban Smestad Special to the Telegram December 22, 2019December 22, 2019

Just the opposite – being granted in-state tuition and not having to live on campus mean that I’d graduate debt-free.

by Nancy Marshall Special to the Press Herald December 21, 2019December 20, 2019

There is no more important gift than face-to-face time together, without phones or screens or social media.

by Robert Daigle Special to the Press Herald December 20, 2019September 14, 2020

His rough edges are part of the package, and he deserves four more years to pursue his vision.