2016 – Page 601 – The Portland Press Herald

Commentary: Jeff Sessions’ open hostility to Voting Rights Act worthy of shudders

by J. Gerald Hebert The Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News November 24, 2016November 23, 2016

There is little to no evidence that Donald Trump’s pick for Attorney General will protect voters’ rights.

by The Editorial Board November 24, 2016November 23, 2016

Let’s be thankful we live in a country capable of sheltering those who are fleeing unimaginable circumstances.

She’s always there for new refugees and for her Lewiston neighbors.

Teaching music provides a springboard to impart lessons in social justice.

She keeps the Falmouth Food Pantry humming, and reaches out to refugees.

For South Portland crossing guard, pinwheels are just tools of the trade for delighting children.

The needs of seniors, animals come first for this tireless Old Orchard Beach volunteer.

Her bold action helped lead to gay-straight alliances at high schools across the state.

A Portland teenager finds her place in service to others.

South Portland’s gadfly delivers a positive note when he steps up to the mic.