Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Teens should join the crowd of those who avoid substance abuse

by Barbara Sullivan Special to the Press Herald January 23, 2017January 23, 2017

With the marijuana industry bound for Maine, it behooves young people to know of the risks.

by Daniel M. Shea Special to the Telegram January 22, 2017January 20, 2017

As American communities are homogenized in ‘geopolitical sorting,’ political compromise becomes elusive.

by Ashley Towle Special to the Press Herald January 21, 2017January 21, 2017

The governor’s notion of American freedom as merely white man’s history is disturbing and dangerous.

by John Frary Special to the Press Herald January 20, 2017January 19, 2017

Politicians blaming the press and the press not being trustworthy create a negative feedback loop.

by Ralph Tucker Special to the Press Herald January 19, 2017January 19, 2017

Donald Trump’s pick for EPA chief is bad for our state, its farms, fishing, wildlife and people.

by Steven Michaud Special to the Press Herald January 19, 2017January 19, 2017

Shrinking the Medicaid program, which is not facing a money crisis, to fund tax cuts hurts hospitals.

by Nicholas Walsh Special to the Press Herald January 18, 2017January 17, 2017

The huge benefits for the Port of Portland are worth allowing the taller building, which won’t be an unsightly white box.

by Dick Woodbury Special to the Press Herald January 17, 2017January 16, 2017

Wonderful things will happen, but only if the Legislature and secretary of state do their jobs.

by Ande Smith Special to the Press Herald January 16, 2017January 16, 2017

It’s not just government systems that need protecting; citizens need to be safe from blackmail.

A century after suffragists protested in Washington, another group of women prepares to stand up.