maine voices Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Stop use of immigration ‘iceboxes’

by Mary Dunn Special to the Press Herald November 25, 2019November 24, 2019

A Mainer reports on her conversations with asylum seekers stuck on the Mexican side of the southwest border.

by Charles Lawton Special to the Telegram November 24, 2019November 26, 2019

Colby College is one major employer that has attracted workers by investing in making the surrounding community a place where families want to live.

by Gil Harris Special to the Press Herald November 23, 2019November 22, 2019

Electricity, water, banks and the internet should be in the hands of the public, not corporate interests.

by Kathie Summers Grice Special to the Press Herald November 22, 2019September 14, 2020

For all of us, it is vital to uphold the rule of law; for the Republicans, it is critical to resolve the issue in an election year.

by Joseph W. Gauld Special to the Press Herald November 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Bring family and school together, so parents and students are part of the same community and young people become each other’s supporters.

by Joyce Wilson-Sanford Special to the Press Herald November 20, 2019November 19, 2019

May we be as stalwart and smart and creative as the originators of this radical idea of government.

by Patrisha McLean Special to the Press Herald November 19, 2019November 20, 2019

All intimate-partner violence takes a toll. Stopping it requires seeing it for what it is.

by Christi Holmes Special to the Telegram November 17, 2019November 20, 2019

Unplug, slow down, get outside and take responsibility for acquiring the meat you eat.

by Regina Rooney Special to the Press Herald November 15, 2019November 16, 2019

Abuse will escalate if people who know and care about abusers excuse their behavior or try to ‘avoid taking sides.’

by Neil Wollman Special to the Press Herald November 14, 2019September 14, 2020

In blue states, try an appeal to the greater good; in red ones, encourage long-shot White House hopefuls to aim for the Senate.