maine voices Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: It’s time for a gun abolition movement

by Greg Bates Special to the Telegram February 25, 2018February 27, 2018

We need to stand up to the NRA and push for what is so desperately needed: a complete ban on firearms.

by Thomas Chalmers McLaughlin Special to the Press Herald February 24, 2018February 23, 2018

The turning point was a text from AccuWeather about a tsunami warning for Portland, Maine.

by Connor Wagner Special to the Press Herald February 23, 2018February 22, 2018

That would make more sense than raising the cost of labor and passing it down to the consumer.

by JOSEPH W. GAULD Special to the Press Herald February 22, 2018February 22, 2018

That gives children the confidence and motivation to achieve and avoids breeding the hostility toward the system that sometimes leads to violence.

by By JOHN MASSARO Special to the Press Herald February 21, 2018February 21, 2018

In Wells, where those effects are very likely unintentional, we can all be Warriors and drop the racial stereotype.

We all have a right to know, not just the media, not just people who can afford lawyers.

by Luisa S. Deprez and Lisa Dodson Special to the Press Herald February 19, 2018February 19, 2018

Through L.D. 1774, Maine has the opportunity to follow an initiative pursued by farsighted states.

by jan collins Special to the Telegram February 18, 2018February 17, 2018

Gov. LePage’s decision simply shifts the burden for re-entry and rehabilitation of prisoners to other facilities – and to Maine communities.

The facility in Warren is becoming a positive environment backed by a staff of caring professionals.

by Rachel Bouvier Special to the Press Herald February 16, 2018February 16, 2018

A study specific to Maine will help, but the process should be transparent, with no moratorium on new projects.