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Maine Voices: Land trusts are part of the fight against climate change

by Mila Plavsic and Chris Cabot Special to the Press Herald November 6, 2021November 5, 2021

Undeveloped land is ‘natural infrastructure’ that prevents flooding and other impacts of increasingly common severe weather events.

by Joe Mokler Special to the Press Herald November 4, 2021November 3, 2021

We won’t be able to address our core problems with a system that concentrates wealth and power.

by The Rev. Marian Edmonds-Allen Special to the Press Herald November 2, 2021November 1, 2021

The ‘Utah compromise’ shows how Congress could finally pass nondiscrimination laws that do not interfere with religious practice.

by Travis Curran Special to the Press Herald October 28, 2021October 28, 2021

A lifetime in the service industry is good preparation for serving in municipal government, a candidate says.

by Brandy Brown Special to the Press Herald October 27, 2021October 26, 2021

Health care can be an avenue for discrimination without protections from bias based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

by Kyle Schaefer Special to the Press Herald October 26, 2021October 25, 2021

As habitat and fish are affected, legislation will make improvements to the nation’s premier marine fishing law.

by Whitney Raymond Special to the Telegram October 24, 2021October 22, 2021

Words paired with images that resonate tell a story. And there are many, many positive stories to tell.

by Jess Falero and Kim Cook Special to the Press Herald October 23, 2021October 22, 2021

Portland doesn’t have to build the largest shelter north of Boston in order to provide effective services.

by Chris O'Neil Special to the Press Herald October 22, 2021October 21, 2021

To supply the same amount of power as NECEC, it would take 2,500 wind turbines, 25 million solar panels or 24 new Wyman Dams.

by Kelly Osborn Special to the Press Herald October 21, 2021October 20, 2021

Mainers with disabilities would love to work and are capable and productive yet often don’t get the chance to prove themselves.