Op-eds - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: In my last year of teaching, I ‘lost’ a student

by Lois Kilby-Chesley Special to the Telegram March 7, 2021March 9, 2021

The children most at risk before COVID are affected even more now. If you know of a child who is not engaged in school, please speak up.

Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Observer: Telltale signs of a sloppy life

by Jim Fabiano Special to the Telegram March 7, 2021March 6, 2021

Keeping food and clothing separate has been a long-term struggle.

Op-eds, Opinion

Angus King: $1.9 trillion COVID bill meets the moment

by Sen. Angus King Special to the Press Herald March 6, 2021March 6, 2021

This legislation gets help to the people who need it most, including 10,000 Maine children who will be lifted from poverty.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Sen. Collins’ reversal on the Equality Act is a betrayal of our community

by Seth Nelson Special to the Press Herald March 6, 2021March 5, 2021

Confirming anti-LGBTQ+ judges, embracing a hate group’s support and flip-flopping on federal anti-bias protections aren’t the actions of an ally.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: For multi-stakeholder capitalism, the future is now

by Neil Kiely Special to the Press Herald March 6, 2021March 5, 2021

Androscoggin Bank recently became a Certified B Corporation and looks forward to showing that businesses that pair purpose with performance can not only survive, but also thrive, its CEO says.

Op-eds, Opinion

Sierra Club Maine: The power of community organizing and the truth about fracked gas

by Sarah Leighton Special to the Press Herald March 6, 2021March 5, 2021

The withdrawal of Summit Natural Gas’ planned midcoast pipeline extension is a win for our health, our planet and our economy.

Bill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-eds, Opinion

Bill Nemitz: New and improved democracy – so easy you can do it in your pajamas

by Bill Nemitz March 5, 2021March 4, 2021

Zoom, a silver lining of the pandemic, has spurred greater attendance at local government meetings.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: State rises to pandemic challenges with in-home services for older Mainers

by Paul Saucier Special to the Press Herald March 5, 2021March 4, 2021

Supportive state and federal policy and funding has fueled in-home support workers, volunteers, municipalities, nonprofit support agencies and health care providers.