maine voices Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Making Maine’s high-speed internet dreams come true

by Kendra Jo Grindle Special to the Press Herald March 8, 2022March 7, 2022

An engaged community can fundamentally alter the economics of a broadband project.

by Lori Sussman Special to Press Herald March 7, 2022March 6, 2022

Cybersecurity expert offers steps that people can take to avoid being taken advantage of by bad actors.

by Matthew Wellington Special to the Telegram March 6, 2022March 5, 2022

Lawmakers can protect the immunocompromised and kids under 5 from COVID while still allowing others to live their lives generally unencumbered.

by Norman Abelson Special to the Press Herald March 5, 2022March 4, 2022

Over 50 years ago, as a U.S. Senate press secretary for a Democrat, I had warm ties with my Republican peers. Is it too late to return to those days?

by Andrew Phillips Grannell and Christine Guerrini Special to the Press Herald March 4, 2022March 3, 2022

Putin has put Russia’s nuclear forces on high alert. He may be just posturing, but no one benefits from the specter of a return to the Cold War.

by Katherine Crosson Special to the Press Herald March 3, 2022March 4, 2022

HR 1456 will make reforms to many Peace Corps programs and advance ideas for incorporating racial justice and equity in agency activities.

by Kenneth M. Hillas Jr. Special to the Press Herald March 2, 2022March 1, 2022

A former KGB officer, the Russian president has resurrected Lenin’s and Stalin’s approach as a policy tool. Here are six examples.

by Daniel Brennan Special to the Press Herald March 1, 2022March 1, 2022

Too many Maine residents and officials think that homelessness and the individuals experiencing it can be pushed to the next town over.

by Mark Tappan Special to the Press Herald February 28, 2022February 28, 2022

The state has a mixed record at best when it comes to providing care for children with behavioral health needs.

by Robert Bernheim Special to the Telegram February 27, 2022February 26, 2022

Putin in particular is skilled in using language and imagery to play to an audience all too familiar with the realities of occupation.