Portland should protect traditional waterfront uses, but not at the cost of all other economic progress.
Maine Voices
Opinion columns submitted by the public to the Portland Press Herald.
Maine Voices: Lawmakers should not change the state’s marijuana law
While there are some policy issues that still need to be ironed out, Maine must avoid further delay.
Mental illness should not be answered with police use of force
And Portland should have written policy on how to interact with and respect the rights of minorities.
Maine Voices: Keeping young athletes in the game
An ACL tear prevention program piloted by a UNE expert has helped Yarmouth soccer players stay healthy and injury-free.
Maine Voices: Sen. Susan Collins is again poised to be a crucial vote on health care
Rejecting the latest Senate bill would protect our health and our communities.
Maine Voices: Initiative pushed by Fair Rent Portland coalition is anything but fair
Portland cannot afford the unfair and disastrous effects of this proposed ordinance.
Maine Voices: Sen. Collins could further raise her stature by admitting previous mistakes
By admitting her early opposition to ACA was wrong, the senator’s words could have added value.
Maine Voices: Add to state’s allure, competitiveness with paid family leave policy
The many benefits include attracting needed workers and allowing personal time to care for our loved ones.
Maine Voices: We need to watch whom our representatives place on the courts
Judicial diversity is important because our constitutional rights will not protect themselves.
Maine Voices: Fine to pray during the anthem, but don’t say anyone ‘should’
Don’t tell me how I should live my life and what I should believe and how I should act.