maine voices Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Fentanyl now public enemy No. 1 in America’s war on drugs

by Richard C. Dillihunt Special to the Press Herald April 10, 2018April 9, 2018

Fentanyl caused 58 percent of Maine drug fatalities in 2017, while heroin caused 21 percent.

by Stefan Adams Special to the Press Herald April 9, 2018April 8, 2018

Psychological studies show that one’s logical reasoning centers are fully matured by that milestone.

by Joie Grandbois Special to the Press Herald April 7, 2018April 7, 2018

Developers have slowly priced the residents of Munjoy Hill out of their apartments and homes.

by Brian Randall Special to the Press Herald April 5, 2018April 6, 2018

Pride Portland organizers should be mindful of the gains the movement has made with the aid of equality-minded business leaders.

by REBECCA TASK Special to the Press Herald April 4, 2018April 4, 2018

The HOUSE pilot project would provide rapid housing and medication-assisted treatment for those struggling with substance abuse.

by Bill Sutter special to the press herald April 3, 2018April 3, 2018

What happened in Wiscasset should serve as a warning for every other community in Maine.

by Tina Heather Nadeau Special to the Press Herald April 2, 2018April 2, 2018

The justice system is not always fair to all, so they must keep a close eye on the conduct of judges and prosecutors.

by Alison Jones Webb Special to the Telegram April 1, 2018March 31, 2018

Mainers also are dying from overdosing on meth, cocaine, benzodiazepines and alcohol – usually in combinations.

by Rebecca Boulos Special to the Press Herald March 31, 2018April 2, 2018

So let’s lean on our leaders to act on water testing, Medicaid expansion and the nurse shortage.

by Rev. Richard Killmer Special to the Press Herald March 30, 2018March 29, 2018

Maine’s two senators are yet again being tested on the strength of their opposition to torture.