Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: COVID serves as dress rehearsal for dealing with climate crisis

by Rev. Richard Killmer Special to the Press Herald April 25, 2020April 24, 2020

Comparing the response to the virus by Canada and by the U.S. is illuminating and instructive.

by Janice Cooper Special to the Press Herald April 25, 2020April 24, 2020

A mother whose child has died struggles with what to say in ordinary conversations.

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 Elizabeth Ehrenfeld and Todd Towle Special to the Press Herald April 23, 2020April 22, 2020

Lawmakers can help by investing in the federal and state programs that make public lands available.

by David Libby Special to the Press Herald April 22, 2020April 21, 2020

Honest and positive discussions can help reduce kids’ anxiety and provide valuable lessons.

by Jonathan J. West Special to the Press Herald April 21, 2020April 20, 2020

A restaurant has to close, but gas stations sell food, liquor and coffee, and discounted Easter candy is a big draw at big-box stores.

by Douglas Bonacum Special to the Press Herald April 20, 2020April 20, 2020

Many of the rules that helped make life manageable in a sub apply in our current situation.

by Eben MIller Special to the Telegram April 19, 2020April 19, 2020

Then as now – and in surprising ways – illness shaped the way that people live and die.

by Amanda Brownell, Sarah Labonte and Lawrence Ricci Special to the Press Herald April 18, 2020April 17, 2020

It is more important than ever for us all to try to stay connected, to support families and to protect children.

by Joseph de Rivera Special to the Press Herald April 17, 2020April 16, 2020

Addressing COVID and other threats means caring about others and our common Earth and recognizing that most others do as well.