Maine Voices - 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 Reza Jalali Special to the Press Herald June 19, 2020June 18, 2020

Taking a knee during a peaceful Portland protest echoes a respectful ritual from youth soccer games.

by Reginald Parson Special to the Press Herald June 17, 2020June 16, 2020

In the days since the death of George Floyd, I have felt a mix of sadness, optimism and exhaustion.

by Charles Scontras Special to the Press Herald June 16, 2020June 15, 2020

In the 19th century, employer intimidation was the roadblock between Americans and democracy; today, it’s Citizens United.

by Eben Miller Special to the Telegram June 14, 2020June 13, 2020

Brought to Bath by her owners on a trip up North, Clara Battease escaped with the help of the local free black community.

by Catherine Besteman and Joseph N. Jackson Special to the Press Herald June 13, 2020June 15, 2020

There’s a lot to do, on initiatives from bail reform to closing Long Creek and from protecting migrant workers to supporting farmers of color.

by Martin Steingesser Special to the Press Herald June 12, 2020September 14, 2020

Say ‘no’ to repeal petitions, circulated in a desperate attempt by Republicans to block the will of the people.

by Abraham J. Peck Special to the Press Herald June 11, 2020June 10, 2020

When will we act to correct the hatred and injustice that have cost so many lives?

by Jerry Fraser Special to the Press Herald June 10, 2020June 9, 2020

Though Maine vessels don’t routinely fish Seamounts, the process that created the monument raised important issues.

by Orlando E. Delogu Special to the Press Herald June 9, 2020June 8, 2020

The president’s Maine visit shows how his ‘open up’ rhetoric encourages people to flout pandemic control regulations.