The MaineSpark coalition is working on meeting the goal of having 60% of Mainers possess an educational or industry skills credential by 2025.
Maine Voices
Opinion columns submitted by the public to the Portland Press Herald.
Maine Voices: School violence tells us this is not the way education should be
We would not have these shootings if we reformed education according to our founding principles.
Maine Voices: Survivors of domestic abuse need access to reproductive health care
The Trump administration’s proposals to restrict the use of Title X would put women’s options at risk.
Maine Voices: Chaplain grateful for Endangered Species Act
Pray that our congressional delegation recognizes and values the importance of this landmark law.
Maine Voices: Ex-envoy’s dealings with Mueller suggest Trump should be worried
Mueller’s investigation of the Lockerbie plane explosion 30 years ago shows his thoroughness.
Maine Voices: Let’s hear positions on health care from a wide range of candidates
Our nonprofit group tried surveying some and got a 44 percent response on the top issue for voters in the state.
Maine Voices: Time for Maine to increase penalties for hate crimes
We need to show that racism, bigotry and hatred will not be tolerated and will be severely punished.
Maine Voices: Time to reflect on importance of honoring those who died serving
We at the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services make it our mission to support veterans any way we can.
Maine Voices: Both kids, grown-ups walk, run and sometimes stumble to school year’s end
No matter what size shoes we wear, we’re still working on balance, composure and maturity.
Maine Voices: Our young people need comprehensive, coordinated, flexible youth-centered care
We in Maine have a moral obligation to see that these youth are equipped to raise the next generation.