Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Let’s move forward together to address injustice, not take a step back

by Rabbi Joshua Chasan Special to the Press Herald September 28, 2019September 27, 2019

The We Must Do MORE Tour, a civic engagement movement grounded in the concerns of the poor, is coming to Portland on Oct. 10.

by Peter McDonald Special to the Press Herald September 25, 2019September 24, 2019

The number of units in the Portland apartment complex effectively will be halved, but no tenants will be displaced? Right.

by Tom MacMillan Special to the Press Herald September 24, 2019September 23, 2019

Reformers should focus on reducing the power of or eliminating the position and overhauling the City Council as well.

by Jeffrey Aalberg Special to the Press Herald September 23, 2019September 22, 2019

Hard-fought reductions in teen smoking are being lost to the rise of the use of e-cigarettes, which are just as deadly.

by Warren Cook and Bruce Miles Special to the Telegram September 22, 2019September 21, 2019

Sugarloaf initiatives are working to expand winter sports access to kids in Franklin and Somerset counties who are being squeezed out by high costs.

by Barry Kohler Special to the Press Herald September 21, 2019September 20, 2019

New state legislation that makes it easier for Maine retirees to return to the classroom is just the first step toward equity.

by Robert F. Lyons Special to the Press Herald September 20, 2019September 19, 2019

A unity referendum spurred by the prospect of a border around Northern Ireland would be an opportunity to fulfill an executed Irish patriot’s plea.

by Sam Saltonstall Special to the Press Herald September 19, 2019September 18, 2019

HR 763 – which would put a fee on carbon and return the proceeds to American households – is an idea whose time has come.

by Mary Haley Special to the Press Herald September 17, 2019September 17, 2019

A wave of state bans demonstrates the increasing hostility to reproductive choice and women’s autonomy.

by Julie Pease Special to the Press Herald September 16, 2019September 16, 2019

A single state health plan would have greater bargaining power, control costs and improve Mainers’ health.