maine voices Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Maine’s Republican Party needs to condemn bigotry

by Roger Katz Special to the Press Herald March 22, 2019March 21, 2019

If we don’t speak up, our party will be increasingly viewed as the party of intolerance and not-so-subtle racism.

by Kerem Durdag Special to the Press Herald March 20, 2019March 19, 2019

Reject extremism, reach out to your neighbor and resist ‘us versus them’ rhetoric.

by Gary Canter Special to the Press Herald March 19, 2019March 18, 2019

A single-minded focus on the ‘best’ schools distracts from lower-profile places where many applicants could be happy and successful.

by Brett Gabor and Tim McNamara Special to the Press Herald March 18, 2019March 17, 2019

Libbytown and St. John Valley are closer to the breaking point than most other neighborhoods.

by Robert F. Lyons Special to the Telegram March 17, 2019March 17, 2019

St. Patrick’s Day is a good time to reflect on how immigrants who were sympathetic to the cause of independence ensured our liberty.

by Rev. Richard Killmer Special to the Press Herald March 16, 2019March 16, 2019

Fortunately, Maine Sen. Susan Collins is showing leadership on the issue – and the public should weigh in, too.

by Richard Barringer Special to the Press Herald March 15, 2019March 14, 2019

Maine can’t cut its carbon emissions without further hydropower, such as that delivered via NECEC.

by Susan Atkinson and Ryan Reed Special to the Press Herald March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

In 4 Maine communities and worldwide, a strike Friday will challenge inaction on climate change.

by Orlando E. Delogu Special to the Press Herald March 13, 2019March 12, 2019

To address fishermen’s needs, the city should make significant zoning changes.

by Les Fossel Special to the Press Herald March 11, 2019March 10, 2019

Even Maine people with insurance can’t afford to access care, and hospitals are going broke.