maine voices Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Establishing overdose-prevention sites will save Mainers’ lives

by Jesse Harvey and Cait Vaughan Special to the Press Herald April 23, 2019April 22, 2019

The Legislature has a chance to lead the nation in harm-reduction practice by passing L.D. 949.

by Sarah Michniewicz Special to the Press Herald April 22, 2019April 21, 2019

In a neighborhood working to get back on its feet, women who are trying to do the same run the risk of being retraumatized.

by Glenn Cummings Special to the Telegram April 21, 2019April 18, 2019

Advice to those starting college: Reach out to faculty, lean on your advisers, talk to career-services staff and be flexible.

by David Libby Special to the Press Herald April 20, 2019April 23, 2019

In Maine and across the U.S., personal-finance education is critical to addressing the savings crisis that’s putting consumer solvency at risk.

by Joseph W. McDonnell Special to the Press Herald April 19, 2019April 18, 2019

The U.S. can’t stop China’s rise, but it can compete on innovation – and it should join forces to address transnational problems.

by Dave "Stretch" Tuemmler Special to the Press Herald April 18, 2019April 17, 2019

Thanks to the U.S. House shake-up, the conversation is moving from saving Obamacare to strengthening it.

by Fernando Martinez Special to the Press Herald April 16, 2019April 15, 2019

A USM student who’s lived here since he was 4 sees the Dream and Promise Act of 2019 as a sign of hope.

by Dana Peirce Special to the Press Herald April 15, 2019April 14, 2019

Nobody should have to go without abortion care for lack of insurance coverage.

by Lois Skillings Special to the Telegram April 14, 2019April 11, 2019

Register by May 20 for the Trek Across Maine, which has raised over $24 million for lung research and advocacy since 1985.

by Peter L. Kallin Special to the Press Herald April 12, 2019April 11, 2019

We must oppose efforts to weaken protections for our streams and rivers and urge our congressional delegation to do the same.