Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Portland waterfront receives mixed grades on 30-year report card

by Karen Sanford Special to the Press Herald May 5, 2017May 5, 2017

Thirty years after the historic vote, we need to take nonmarine pressure off of the city’s working waterfront.

by Cullen Ryan Special to the Press Herald May 4, 2017May 4, 2017

And no one is going to get well without proper housing during their recovery period.

by Shaman Kirkland Special to the Press Herald May 3, 2017May 3, 2017

Research shows that guns on campuses will lead to more violence, including accidents and suicides.

by Jeanne A.K. Hey Special to the Press Herald May 2, 2017May 1, 2017

And don’t forget this is ‘screen-free week,’ when kids and adults should try taking a break from their electronics.

by Catherine Reilly deLutio and Dana Connors Special to the Press Herald May 1, 2017May 1, 2017

Growing up without stable housing and good nutrition can have lifelong economic impacts.

by Jonathan Stimmell Special to the Telegram April 30, 2017April 29, 2017

The police blotter doesn’t tell the whole story about a community that knows how to come together.

by Bree LaCasse Special to the Press Herald April 29, 2017April 29, 2017

Thanks to organizing efforts, we’ll get to vote on a $64 million school bond, but it shouldn’t be so hard.

by Scott M. Gagnon Special to the Press Herald April 28, 2017April 28, 2017

We can’t afford to normalize marijuana use, which is why public health voices must be heard.

by Fletcher Kittredge Special to the Press Herald April 27, 2017April 27, 2017

Your personal data is becoming more accessible to businesses, government and even criminals.

by Brian Jones Special to the Press Herald April 26, 2017April 26, 2017

In 1852, it defied the Fugitive Slave Law. Today there’s a similar chance to support human dignity.