maine voices Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Additions to defense bill attack wildlife, disrespect rural Americans

by Daniel Tandy Special to the Press Herald July 4, 2018July 3, 2018

The legislation should be free of politicization and not used to undermine our nation’s environmental laws.

by Cullen Ryan Special to the Press Herald July 3, 2018July 2, 2018

It costs less to house people than to keep them in homelessness.

by The Rev. Charles Hoffacker Special to the Press Herald June 30, 2018June 29, 2018

The U.S. has never been a perfect nation, but we can aspire to a vision more sublime than money, power and arrogance.

by By Liz Smith Special to the Press Herald June 28, 2018June 28, 2018

Certain types of content can lead to more suicides, so journalists should show restraint in their coverage.

by Jane Field Special to the Press Herald June 27, 2018June 27, 2018

A Legislature that puts up barriers making it harder for people to access food is immoral and unjust.

by Bill Gregory Special to the Press Herald June 26, 2018June 25, 2018

It’s not good enough to allow offshore drilling expansion anywhere, let alone our treasured coast.

by Alison Barker Special to the Press Herald June 25, 2018June 24, 2018

Taxpayers need not worry that an uptick in asylum seekers will siphon funds from other pressing issues.

by Roger Wheeler Special to the Press Herald June 23, 2018June 23, 2018

Standish is doing its part to lift this curse, feeling that something is fishy with the current deal.

by Lincoln Paine Special to the Press Herald June 22, 2018June 21, 2018

She pretends to distance herself from his abhorrent policies, but refuses to see them for what they are.

by Lillian Horne Special to the Press Herald June 21, 2018June 21, 2018

First, modern war must be more clearly defined. Second, partisan politics must be abandoned.