Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Mainers went to war to end slavery

by Eben Miller Special to the Telegram August 27, 2017August 25, 2017

The abolitionist cause was what motivated Maine men to fight for the Union, not vague notions about private property.

by Godfrey Wood Special to the Press Herald August 26, 2017August 25, 2017

But the organization also needs help from the community to improve the lives of local families.

by David E. Petzal Special to the Press Herald August 25, 2017August 25, 2017

Like most Americans at that time, he was allied to his own state above all, yet fought the Civil War without hating the Union army.

by Karen Coker Special to the Press Herald August 24, 2017August 24, 2017

It’s not ecologically sound to destroy thousands of these delightful animals by deeming them nuisances.

by Elizabeth Elsbach Special to the Press Herald August 23, 2017August 23, 2017

Much like Jeannette Rankin in 1917, the senators stood by their principles in the face of high-pressure votes.

by Tom Tietenberg Special to the Press Herald August 22, 2017August 22, 2017

The program has missed opportunities to do more for the environment, energy efficiency and the economy.

by Sammy Potter Special to the Press Herald August 21, 2017August 21, 2017

Floor speeches are inconsequential, church and state aren’t far apart, and there’s hope for future.

by Susannah Swihart and Clint Boothby Special to the Telegram August 20, 2017August 19, 2017

Their votes against the Senate’s Affordable Care Act repeal bill protected hospitals that are already under financial duress.

by Kristina Egan Special to the Press Herald August 19, 2017August 18, 2017

More service supports the economy and economic opportunity throughout southern Maine.

by Reginald Parson Special to the Press Herald August 18, 2017August 18, 2017

The question for white Mainers is whether they will embrace that fact or allow hatred to divide them.