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Maine Voices: Yes, there is a way to create affordable homes for ownership in Portland

by Scott Vonnegut Special to the Press Herald August 13, 2020August 12, 2020

A Greater Portland Community Land Trust development will provide ‘missing middle’ housing without city subsidies.

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Commentary: No more ‘Bachelor’ analogies, and other hopes for the media’s Kamala Harris coverage

by Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune August 13, 2020September 14, 2020

Female candidates have to slog through toxic sexism in U.S. political journalism, but a memo to newsroom leaders offers a better way.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Want a healthy planet? Check your rivers

by Molly Payne Wynne and Joshua Royte Special to the Press Herald August 12, 2020August 11, 2020

Mainers should be proud of their leadership in river restoration. Still, there’s a lot more work to do.

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Commentary: A bad storm brings good news – part of our information system still works

by David Zurawik The Baltimore Sun August 12, 2020August 11, 2020

Weather warnings are among the most concrete examples of how good information can actually save lives.

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Sen. Libby: Maine stands up to drug companies looking to profit off a crisis

by Nate Libby Special to the Press Herald August 12, 2020August 11, 2020

Legislators have passed bills aimed at medication cost control and billing transparency – now we must focus on reining in the price of treating COVID.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Large-scale solar development rush must strike delicate balance

by Eliza Donoghue Special to the Press Herald August 11, 2020August 10, 2020

As projects attract investment, the risk to natural areas is high, but with careful planning, so is the reward of clean energy and good jobs.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Lobstering restrictions will hurt much more than Maine’s fishermen

by Larry Barker Special to the Press Herald August 11, 2020August 10, 2020

Giving to the Maine Lobstermen’s Association Legal Defense Fund will mitigate the impact of right-whale rules and protect thousands of other businesses.