Mothers who lost sons in trucker fatigue-related crashes ask her to work with them to develop common-sense solutions.
Maine Voices
Opinion columns submitted by the public to the Portland Press Herald.
Maine Voices: Crowding the homeless into Bayside isn’t healthy for anyone
Residents shouldn’t have to constantly call police, clean up trash or have their yards used as latrines.
Maine Voices: Portland parade unites past and present in tribute to labor’s dignity, value
The use of the march to express pride, protest and patriotism is relevant now as it was in 1841.
Stubborn insistence on negativity doesn’t attract business startups
Maine needs more companies to start, and we need more companies to grow big and prosper.
A streetwise approach can stop the street harassment of children
Let’s shine a light on this behavior and be clear in voicing our expectations of and for our youth.
Labor Secretary Perez works for justice in tradition of Frances Perkins
A member of President Obama’s inner circle, he plays a key role in efforts to revive the middle class.
Maine Voices: All should be aboard for Maine-to-Montreal train with stop in Lewiston
As has been proven elsewhere, when quality passenger service is available, people will use it.
Maine Voices: Partnership with industry gives new life to USM engineering program
The program graduates 50 engineers a year as it focuses on the needs of local companies.
Maine Voices: Strimling’s housing proposals seem more political than practical
Portland’s mayor is misguided on credit checks and rent control, a longtime landlord argues.
Maine Voices: Moosehead region no place for wind farms
A rejuvenated proposal to place tall turbines atop mountains threatens the tourism that supports area residents.