maine voices Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: From a bygone era to now, it’s the enemy of my people all over again

by Todd R. Nelson Special to the Press Herald August 18, 2018August 17, 2018

The defense of Americans’ intellectual rights is of equal value to the defense of their physical and property rights.

by Richard M. Niles Special to the Press Herald August 17, 2018August 16, 2018

Non-government entities can manage helping the city’s homeless in a more cost-effective manner.

by By John Waldman SPECIAL TO THE PRESS HERALD August 16, 2018August 16, 2018

Losing a bit of hydropower in order to allow fish migrations and boost outdoor tourism is easily worth the trade-off.

by Wayne Olson Special to the Press Herald August 15, 2018August 15, 2018

Unlike state agencies, the regulatory groups handle complex matters with little guidance on how to do so.

by Cara Courchesne Special to The Press Herald August 14, 2018August 14, 2018

The public may take sides based on the alleged perpetrator’s reputation rather than on the facts of the case.

by David Brenerman Special to the Press Herald August 10, 2018August 10, 2018

And if the council moves forward, I hope Portland voters will maintain voting privilege for citizens.

by Halsey B. Frank Special to the Press Herald August 9, 2018August 8, 2018

We have never prosecuted mere users and will not be doing so under a new federal initiative.

by Robert Marcroft Special to the Press Herald August 8, 2018August 8, 2018

The Opportunity Zone Program is among those that won’t bring intended economic gains to stagnant areas.

by Sen. Rebecca Millett Special to the Press Herald August 3, 2018August 2, 2018

We can invest each step of the way, from preschool to proficiency-based learning to more technical training.

by Katie Fullam Harris Special to the Press Herald August 2, 2018August 2, 2018

But the ongoing stigma associated with addiction threatens to limit the progress we can make.