maine voices Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Any American can be a patriot without being a nationalist

by Roger Bowen Special to the Press Herald August 3, 2019August 2, 2019

Patriots are committed to liberty and democracy, while nationalists value the symbols of a nation.

by Steven Price Special to the Press Herald August 2, 2019August 1, 2019

Recently arrived Angolan and Congolese migrants have an assimilation role model in Maine’s Somali farmers.

by Jim Bouchard Special to the Press Herald August 1, 2019July 31, 2019

The Press Herald Editorial Board keeps taking swipes at people who help youths with no other place to go.

by Anthony Walton Special to the Press Herald July 31, 2019July 30, 2019

Removing CO2 from emissions or directly from the air should be part of any plan to fight climate change.

by Joseph Hennessey Special to the Press Herald July 30, 2019July 29, 2019

Poverty, hunger and family trauma will interfere with a child’s education if they are not addressed.

by Patrice McCarron Special to the Press Herald July 27, 2019December 27, 2019

Rules designed to protect whales should be related to the real causes of whale entanglements.

by Elizabeth Robin Plumer Special to the Telegram July 25, 2019July 27, 2019

Accountability, persistence and service are good values in any line of work.

People who serve their country should be able to recover damages for medical malpractice and other injuries, just like civilians.

by John M. Hagan Special to the Press Herald July 15, 2019July 14, 2019

Exposure to diversity has made me richer, more thoughtful and better able to see a clear path to the future.

by Ron Kramer Special to the Press Herald July 12, 2019July 11, 2019

The future of interscholastic competition depends on holding coaches, players, parents and referees accountable for their behavior.