maine voices Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Large-scale solar development rush must strike delicate balance

by Eliza Donoghue Special to the Press Herald August 11, 2020August 10, 2020

As projects attract investment, the risk to natural areas is high, but with careful planning, so is the reward of clean energy and good jobs.

by Sen. Russ Black Special to the Press Herald August 10, 2020August 9, 2020

Imported Canadian hydropower would crowd out biomass generation, hurting the state’s forest economy.

by Dolly Curtis Special to the Telegram August 9, 2020August 9, 2020

Over a good meal, we may never see eye to eye, but we can seek to understand, rather than to be understood.

by Peter Richardson and Sarah Campbell Special to the Press Herald August 8, 2020August 7, 2020

We’re offering a popular no-contact pickup service, we’re seeking submissions for a COVID archive and we’ll soon eliminate overdue fines.

by Christopher Hafford and Benjamin Gaines Special to the Press Herald August 7, 2020August 6, 2020

Contrary to the corporation counsel’s advice, November is the right time for residents to decide who they want to design our new city government.

by Rebecca Davis Gibbons Special to the Press Herald August 6, 2020August 5, 2020

On the 75th anniversary of Hiroshima, we must understand the effects of nuclear weapons and debate their role in our society.

by Lucas Caron and Jeremy Fischer Special to the Press Herald August 5, 2020August 4, 2020

For Maine’s reopening to succeed, providers should be supported in a way that reflects their importance.

by Orlando E. Delogu Special to the Press Herald August 4, 2020August 3, 2020

Calling for a more equitable sharing of General Dynamics/BIW profits takes political courage – unions alone can’t do it.

by Michael Kelly Special to the Telegram August 2, 2020August 2, 2020

A half-century of militarization has created police forces without connection to the communities they serve.

by Linda Riddell Special to the Press Herald July 31, 2020July 30, 2020

Countries with adequate and accessible social supports are countries where more people can use their potential.