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Maine Voices: We need more grid capacity – and we need it now

by Carson Casey Special to the Press Herald January 24, 2023January 24, 2023

Grid-enhancing technologies are already in place and proven in regional transmission systems across the U.S. and Europe. Maine must be next.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Is the Doomsday Clock about to move closer to midnight?

by Andrew Phillips Grannell Special to the Press Herald January 23, 2023January 22, 2023

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ clock was first set at the start of the Cold War. On Tuesday, we’ll find out how much closer the world is to self-destruction in 2023.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Custody and care of unaccompanied minors must be a priority of our state

by Kathryn Brouillette Special to the Press Herald January 22, 2023January 21, 2023

Although we know that Maine DHHS is struggling with funding and staffing, the refusal to take custody of at-risk youths is negligent, unacceptable – and easily solved.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Grief seems to be having a public comeback. Good.

by Ardis Cameron Special to the Press Herald January 22, 2023January 21, 2023

We owe it to ourselves to remember that ‘prolonged’ mourning is the normal result of deeply felt love.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Increased state funding for indigent defense is a starting point

by Peter L. Murray Special to the Press Herald January 21, 2023January 20, 2023

Maine needs an organized system by which public defenders are trained, supervised, evaluated and deployed.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: The snow day tradition should not be lost to Zoom

by Kirstie Wheeler Special to the Press Herald January 20, 2023January 20, 2023

Want to build a snowman? I know I do.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Free repair and replacement are available to Maine consumers; here’s how

by Mary MacLeod Jones Special to the Press Herald January 20, 2023January 19, 2023

A ‘little-known’ Maine state law protects consumers against being sold defective goods within four years of sale. Until recently, I had no idea it existed.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Time for Yarmouth to move ahead with inclusionary zoning

by Deborah Keefe Special to the Press Herald January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

A proposed ordinance requiring developers to allocate 10% of units as affordable would be predictable and flexible and would equalize opportunity for all residents.