poverty Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: It shouldn’t take a pandemic to raise awareness of the ‘homework gap’

by Natalie Davidson Special to the Press Herald June 20, 2020June 19, 2020

A national solution is needed to ensure that cost or lack of infrastructure won’t keep kids from accessing broadband.

by Katherine Rizzolo, M.D. Special to the Press Herald June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

The virus’ spread among new Mainers can be slowed despite risk factors like the inability to socially distance and limited English proficiency.

by Donald Fontaine Special to the Telegram May 31, 2020May 29, 2020

In the pandemic, impoverished people need legal help more than ever, but have nowhere to turn.

by William H. Slavick Special to the Press Herald April 24, 2020September 14, 2020

Campaigns – for president and Congress – are not bothering to acknowledge our critical situation or address its causes and remedies.

by The Editorial Board April 20, 2020April 20, 2020

Robust assistance programs are needed now, and after the outbreak goes away.

by The Editorial Board March 26, 2020March 26, 2020

But the largest aid package in history will probably not be enough to offset the economic damage caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak.

by Gina Barreca Hartford Courant March 7, 2020March 11, 2020

Don’t confuse ‘class’ with ‘cash.’ It’s a quality much deeper than money.

by The Editorial Board February 14, 2020February 13, 2020

A Biddeford bus driver is owed an apology, and other comments on recent news.

In all the enthusiasm about a new research institute in Portland, there may be a better model that’s closer to home.

by James Elkins Special to the Press Herald January 24, 2020January 27, 2020

L.D. 1645, a proposed tax incentive, would benefit low-income families and seniors around the state.