maine voices

Reliance on gun ownership stands in for developing one’s character

by Joseph W. Gauld Special to the Press Herald November 4, 2017November 3, 2017

Our vast reliance on owning guns is undermining our ability to truly develop as people.

by Joanne Crepeau Special to the Press Herald November 3, 2017November 3, 2017

The Girl Scout mission is to develop girls age 5 to 18 to become leaders in their own lives and the world.

by Ben Hagopian Special to the Press Herald November 2, 2017November 2, 2017

It’s heartbreaking to see Mainers buried in medical bills or skipping health care because of the cost. Here’s a chance to help them.

by Martin jones Special to the Press Herald November 1, 2017November 1, 2017

To accommodate expansion, taxes will be raised or budgets slashed, even as third-party payments fuel a bloated bottom line.

by Cullen Ryan and Bree LaCasse Special to the Press Herald October 31, 2017October 31, 2017

A better answer would be to build more affordable housing for low- and middle-income families.

by Jake Plante Special to the Press Herald October 30, 2017October 30, 2017

The middle class must realize it’s voting against its own interests by falling for Trump and Co.

by Henry Laurence Special to the Telegram October 29, 2017October 27, 2017

Prime Minister Abe’s party maintained power, but the striking thing about Japan’s elections was the lack of misplaced, fiery populism.

by Larry Kaplan Special to the Press Herald October 28, 2017October 27, 2017

We owe the U.S. citizens there the same commitment and vigor that we offered to Houston and Miami.

by Mary E. Plouffe Special to the Press Herald October 27, 2017October 27, 2017

It’s time to admit that unregulated, unrestricted and uncontrolled guns are killing people.