Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: City Council should reject sending non-citizen voting issue to referendum

by David Brenerman Special to the Press Herald August 10, 2018August 10, 2018

And if the council moves forward, I hope Portland voters will maintain voting privilege for citizens.

by Halsey B. Frank Special to the Press Herald August 9, 2018August 8, 2018

We have never prosecuted mere users and will not be doing so under a new federal initiative.

by Robert Marcroft Special to the Press Herald August 8, 2018August 8, 2018

The Opportunity Zone Program is among those that won’t bring intended economic gains to stagnant areas.

by Donato Tramuto Special to the Press Herald August 7, 2018August 7, 2018

Leaders will convene this week in Portland for the second annual Connectivity Summit on Rural Aging.

by The Rev. Richard Killmer Special to the Press Herald August 6, 2018August 5, 2018

Maine’s delegation also must speak out on the importance of protecting the state’s drinking water.

by Mark Barnette Special to the Press Herald August 4, 2018August 3, 2018

We must address the many downsides of this private company’s proposal for Portland.

by Sen. Rebecca Millett Special to the Press Herald August 3, 2018August 2, 2018

We can invest each step of the way, from preschool to proficiency-based learning to more technical training.

by Katie Fullam Harris Special to the Press Herald August 2, 2018August 2, 2018

But the ongoing stigma associated with addiction threatens to limit the progress we can make.

by MaryLee Bennison Special to the Press Herald August 1, 2018August 1, 2018

In a Portland neighborhood viewed as rough and scary, I found humanity, kindness, respect and an attitude of healing.

by Jean Ginn Marvin Special to the Press Herald July 31, 2018July 30, 2018

New programs have been designed in partnership with employers to teach the skills most in demand.