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Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Pay Maine community college instructors fairly before granting free tuition

by Dennis Camire Special to the Press Herald February 16, 2022February 15, 2022

The economic feasibility of a social good cannot rely on the continued perpetuation of a socioeconomic injustice.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Parents want this book out of North Carolina high school classrooms. So I read it

by Paige Masten The Charlotte Observer February 16, 2022February 15, 2022

The outrage over ‘The Girl Who Fell from the Sky’ is another example of adults not wanting kids to see the world the way it actually is.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Maine households need long-term plan for cutting energy costs

by The Editorial Board February 15, 2022February 15, 2022

A one-time, $90 credit is a good short-term break for the Mainers hit hardest by spiking power prices, but weatherization and other updates ultimately will make a bigger difference.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Save people like my friend Madison – pass L.D. 1862

by Ricky Higgins Special to the Press Herald February 15, 2022February 14, 2022

Expand Maine’s Good Samaritan law, so others will not hesitate to call 911 when their friends are in crisis.

Election 2022, Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Trump versus McConnell isn’t the real story

by Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg Opinion February 15, 2022September 16, 2022

Sure, the minority leader would like to diminish the former president’s influence. But he cares much more about winning elections.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: Pine Tree Amendment would help both businesses and the environment

by Rev. Richard Killmer Special to the Press Herald February 14, 2022February 22, 2022

The Pine Tree Amendment could help participants in the fishing and other industries ensure their voices are heard in local and state governance.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: On Valentine’s Day, project teaches what relationships should look like

by The Editorial Board February 14, 2022February 13, 2022

Finding Our Voices, a Maine-based nonprofit, is helping students recognize unhealthy behavior, and realize someone is there to help them get away from it.