Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Generosity toward asylum seekers should also be extended to Portland’s homeless

by Rich West Special to the Press Herald August 9, 2019December 27, 2019

Imagine what could happen if politicians, banks, businesses, landlords and volunteers were similarly engaged in helping those without homes.

by Benjamin T. Collings Special to the Press Herald August 8, 2019August 7, 2019

Mainers collectively pay $257 million a year in taxes toward the arms race, exacerbating the detonation threat and diverting crucial resources.

by Rich Carreau Special to the Press Herald August 6, 2019August 6, 2019

Ineffective lawmakers, mass shootings, spiraling debt, attacks on religion – many factors contribute to national agita.

by Joseph W. McDonnell Special to the Press Herald August 5, 2019August 2, 2019

Instead of slowing China’s economy, we should do more to meet the challenge with innovation.

by Alison Jones Webb Special to the Telegram August 4, 2019August 5, 2019

A movie depicting World War I prompts a search for a home for a relic of a great-uncle’s service.

by Roger Bowen Special to the Press Herald August 3, 2019August 2, 2019

Patriots are committed to liberty and democracy, while nationalists value the symbols of a nation.

by Steven Price Special to the Press Herald August 2, 2019August 1, 2019

Recently arrived Angolan and Congolese migrants have an assimilation role model in Maine’s Somali farmers.

by Jim Bouchard Special to the Press Herald August 1, 2019July 31, 2019

The Press Herald Editorial Board keeps taking swipes at people who help youths with no other place to go.

by Anthony Walton Special to the Press Herald July 31, 2019July 30, 2019

Removing CO2 from emissions or directly from the air should be part of any plan to fight climate change.

by Joseph Hennessey Special to the Press Herald July 30, 2019July 29, 2019

Poverty, hunger and family trauma will interfere with a child’s education if they are not addressed.