Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Students can run themselves ragged with homework, tests, applications

by Tucker Raymond Special to the Press Herald December 26, 2016December 25, 2016

A high-stress school environment can feel like much too much for teens – especially seniors.

by Charles Scontras Special to the Telegram December 25, 2016December 23, 2016

What we think of as ‘new realities’ were noted after World War II, when labor defenders warned of seismic economic shifts.

by Jeff Blake Special to the Press Herald December 24, 2016December 23, 2016

Your achievements have been monumental, but it’s the way you achieved them that deserves gratitude.

by David R. Alexander Special to the Press Herald December 23, 2016December 23, 2016

It was wrong to round up Japanese-Americans 75 years ago, and today’s Muslims are no different.

by William H. Slavick Special to the Press Herald December 22, 2016December 22, 2016

Our dire situation demands passionate activism on the climate, income inequality, poverty, violence and more.

by William Chafe Special to the Press Herald December 21, 2016December 20, 2016

The issue of race has been a continuing thread in our country’s history of voting inequality. We must change the electoral system.

by Rick Kelley Special to the Press Herald December 20, 2016December 21, 2016

Obscenely irresponsible fiscal behavior in Defense Department spending needs to stop.

by Laurence Pope Special to the Press Herald December 19, 2016December 19, 2016

History will judge harshly those who enabled the election of a dangerous demagogue.

by Special to the Telegram December 18, 2016December 16, 2016

The National Popular Vote interstate compact would ensure that the popular vote winner actually becomes president.

by Colby Ellis, Jason Albaum and Juli Ennis Special to the Press Herald December 17, 2016December 16, 2016

Project Playback is a service group using music therapy to help elderly dementia patients.