maine voices Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: With or without a ‘local angle,’ late humorist Baker’s death worth mourning in Pine Tree State

by James J. Napoli Special to the Telegram February 10, 2019February 10, 2019

Like many of us here, he had a hardscrabble youth and grew up to be creative, subversive – and kind.

by Jerry Genesio Special to the Press Herald February 9, 2019February 9, 2019

Why doesn’t the Maine Public Advocate tell frustrated consumers that service providers offer blocking features?

by Roger Wheeler Special to the Press Herald February 8, 2019February 7, 2019

CMP’s hydroelectricity plan powers forth even as scientists warn such efforts can hurt oceans.

by Stephen Clark Special to the Press Herald February 6, 2019February 6, 2019

The driving force of migration is too many people vying for too few resources, which is usually accompanied by deadly violence.

by Peter Pitegoff Special to the Press Herald February 4, 2019February 3, 2019

Despite our impatience, we must give him and his team a wide berth.

by Phil Caper Special to the Press Herald February 2, 2019February 1, 2019

It eliminates the balkanization and fragmentation that make our current, for-profit system inefficient.

by SIRI PIERCE SPECIAL TO THE PRESS HERALD February 1, 2019February 1, 2019

Kids understand the urgency of taking action, and they are ready to be heard by adults. .

by TONY OWENS SPECIAL TO THE PRESS HERALD January 30, 2019January 30, 2019

Sen. Collins should protect her constituents and vote against Andrew Wheeler’s confirmation as permanent agency chief.

by Ed Rice special to the press herald January 29, 2019January 29, 2019

I suspect there are many unnamed educators who are our real heroes on this issue.

by Michael Kelly Special to the Press Herald January 28, 2019January 27, 2019

It’s past time to reaffirm our commitment to create a society for the ages.