Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Yes, Somalis and other refugees are fleeing danger. No, that doesn’t make them a threat

by ISMAIL WARSAME Special to the Press Herald August 17, 2016August 17, 2016

Unlike Donald Trump, most Mainers realize that immigrants have a lot to offer their new neighbors.

by Ron Cantor and Cathy Ramsdell August 16, 2016August 16, 2016

The school’s longtime partnership with Friends of Casco Bay pays dividends for both organizations.

by Sean Mahoney Special to the Press Herald August 15, 2016August 15, 2016

Electricity prices are dropping already without taking risks on consumer-funded gas supplies.

by Petros Panagakos Special to the Telegram August 14, 2016August 13, 2016

Magazines and pamphlets make outrageous claims for products they vow will relieve pain and cure all manner of medical ills.

by Steve Lovejoy Special to the Press Herald August 13, 2016August 12, 2016

Paying cash makes your neighborhood businesses more profitable and make our community stronger.

by Tim Glidden Special to the Press Herald August 12, 2016August 12, 2016

Let’s work together to secure as much access to these places as we can while we have the chance.

Base pay of $12 per hour would eliminate 4,000 jobs in Maine, most of them held by women.

by Sean Anderton Special to the Press Herald August 10, 2016August 10, 2016

Infrastructure upgrades such as those along Route 1 should improve the flow of traffic, not impede it.

by DAVID B. JONES Special to the Press Herald August 9, 2016August 8, 2016

A Portland-based nonprofit leads the way by hiring local laborers to build and install playgrounds.

by Kevin Maguire Special to the Press Herald August 8, 2016August 8, 2016

We must take steps to stimulate stagnant wages and build a sustainable economy across the state.