Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Open your eyes and see a sustainable forest through the trees

by Lee Burnett Special to the Press Herald October 6, 2016October 5, 2016

Rabbits and songbirds can join us as the beneficiaries of responsible logging operations.

The event features a conversation between Tim Sample and Portland Press Herald reporter Ray Routhier.

by Alison Beyea Special to the Press Herald October 5, 2016October 5, 2016

The new approach would save money, make our state’s cannabis laws more fair and increase public safety.

by Thomas Avila-Beck and Jon Burgwald Special to the Press Herald October 4, 2016October 4, 2016

We need leaders who will protect the high seas, as well as a network of reserves and protected areas.

by Scott M. Gagnon Special to the Press Herald October 3, 2016October 3, 2016

Question 1 is a tone-deaf proposal to legalize an addictive substance and create an industry for it.

by Barbara R. Alexander Special to the Telegram October 2, 2016October 1, 2016

Higher-income customers tend to install the power systems, leaving lower-income customers to pay for the infrastructure.

by Madeline Miele Special to the Press Herald October 1, 2016September 30, 2016

The choice is between two candidates who can’t seem to grasp the lessons we were taught as kids.

by Gordon L. Weil Special to the Press Herald September 30, 2016September 30, 2016

Voters today know the consequences of their votes. Ranked-choice voting is a shot in the dark.

by Barbara Hesselman Kautz Special to the Press Herald September 29, 2016September 29, 2016

A York woman affected by military sexual trauma and PTSD says she’s just one of hundreds of thousands who need places like Togus.

by Diane H. Schetky Special to the Press Herald September 28, 2016September 28, 2016

A proposed bag fee in Topsham discourages using plastic, which poses hazards , as well as paper bags that consume resources.