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Commentary: Maine towns should have a say in for-profit transmission projects

by Elizabeth Caruso Special to the Press Herald May 14, 2019May 13, 2019

L.D. 1383 – requiring local approval for eminent domain in proposals like the CMP corridor – would protect towns and property owners.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Support ‘small cell’ infrastructure investment in Maine

by Ben Gilman Special to the Press Herald May 14, 2019May 13, 2019

L.D. 1517 will bring enhanced wireless to a broader swath of the state through the use of an important technology.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Crack down on animal cruelty – ban pet store sales of puppies, kittens

by Robert Fisk Jr. Special to the Press Herald May 14, 2019May 13, 2019

Passing L.D. 1311 would help Maine send an important message to other states.

Op-eds, Opinion

The Maine Millennial: Not perfect, but still a heckuva mother

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal The Maine Millennial May 12, 2019May 30, 2019

She may have flaws, but they’re really just technicalities. Mother’s Day is a time to appreciate the big picture.

Op-eds, Opinion

The humble Farmer: It’s getting hard to be a slave to coffee

by Robert Skoglund May 11, 2019May 24, 2019

When caffeine is your drug of choice, you have to keep up with the latest technology.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Forget 2020 campaign promises – Washington can’t solve anything

by Joe Mokler Special to the Press Herald May 11, 2019May 10, 2019

The National Unity Agenda reflects an effort to turn public interest-driven policy recommendations into a blueprint for nonpartisan change.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Rolling toward renewal along the Presumpscot River

by Michael Shaughnessy Special to the Press Herald May 9, 2019May 9, 2019

Removal of the Saccarappa Dam in Westbrook will open the river to sea run fish not seen in more than century.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: From clean waters to your pint glass

by Paul Hunt and Karen Young Special to the Press Herald May 8, 2019May 7, 2019

Healthy forests. Clean water. Quality beer. How are these things related? May 5-11 is National Drinking Water Week, which is intended to recognize the critical role drinking water plays in our daily lives. This year the Portland Water District is working with eleven local breweries and Sebago Clean Waters – a partnership of conservation organizations […]