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Our View: Youth prison fails those it’s supposed to serve

by The Editorial Board December 17, 2017December 15, 2017

Despite good intentions, Long Creek sends troubled youth further down the wrong path.

by Nick Wilson Special to the Press Herald November 22, 2017November 22, 2017

Why was the Maine Gun Safety Coalition’s director not allowed to give a speech on how the safe storage of firearms can prevent self-harm?

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.

The governor won’t collaborate, and people with mental illness in state care pay the price.

by Michael DuBose Special to the Press Herald October 3, 2017October 2, 2017

The fault lies with the failure of our mental health system to adequately treat the seriously mentally ill.

by Madison Raymond Special to the Press Herald September 25, 2017September 25, 2017

And Portland should have written policy on how to interact with and respect the rights of minorities.

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD September 21, 2017September 21, 2017

Research indicates that head injuries at a young age can lead to lifelong ailments.

by The Editorial Board September 20, 2017September 19, 2017

Both Augusta and Washington are taking steps to lift barriers to services – but it’s only a start.

The business owner’s postings on Facebook spark a discussion of homelessness, mental illness and drugs on city streets.

by Merritt T. Heminway Special to the Press Herald August 8, 2017August 8, 2017

People with mental illness, drug addiction and homelessness are everywhere on the Portland peninsula.