Maine Voices

Instead of asking why a shooting happens, ask how we stop the next one

by Mary E. Plouffe Special to the Press Herald October 27, 2017October 27, 2017

It’s time to admit that unregulated, unrestricted and uncontrolled guns are killing people.

by George A. Hill Special to the Press Herald October 25, 2017October 24, 2017

Maine Family Planning is part of a suit trying to overturn the state’s ‘physician-only law,’ which unfairly limits where rural women can go for care.

by Stephen White Special to the Press Herald October 24, 2017October 24, 2017

Residents who most need public transportation are not able to count on it to access necessary services.

by Maulian Dana Special to the Press Herald October 23, 2017October 23, 2017

Now is the time for education, communication, and understanding our shared humanity.

by Dan Tandy Special to the Telegram October 22, 2017October 20, 2017

If Maine is to see another season of fishing for salmon in the Penobscot River, regulations must be enforced and protected.

by Ken Kunin, Larry Malone and Susan Lieberman Special to the Press Herald October 21, 2017October 23, 2017

Reducing absenteeism can be a hidden key to improving student achievement and success.

by Olin Jenner and Beverly Roxby Special to the Press Herald October 20, 2017October 20, 2017

Health concerns, coupled with environmental destruction, make natural gas a poor energy source.

by Lisa Letourneau Special to the Press Herald October 19, 2017October 19, 2017

The reality is, Maine cannot afford not to take the opportunity to improve its health care system.

by John Anton Special to the Press Herald October 18, 2017October 17, 2017

Question 1’s approach of capping rents for those who don’t need financial help doesn’t make sense.