Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Building boom should be rebuilding our state’s middle class. It’s not.

by John Napolitano Special to the Press Herald June 8, 2016June 8, 2016

Better pay and a host of other benefits, including safety training, are needed before that will happen.

by F. LEE BAILEY Special to the Press Herald June 7, 2016June 7, 2016

But DeTroy left a bountiful legacy, mentoring an active cadre of top-shelf attorneys, says a client who’s seen his share of ‘top guns’ in action.

by Irving Faunce Special to the Press Herald June 6, 2016June 6, 2016

With proper supervision, nursing homes, hospices and assisted living can be humane and cost-effective.

by lida holst Special to the Telegram June 5, 2016June 4, 2016

The state’s ban on late-term procedures penalizes low-income women, who for many reasons can’t access abortion services earlier.

by Pat Walsh Special to the Press Herald June 4, 2016June 3, 2016

Common sense should say that legalized marijuana isn’t going to maximize anyone’s potential.

All it takes is one infected traveler and one mosquito to spread a virus that leaves children with severe birth defects.

by Bill Gerencer Special to the Press Herald June 2, 2016June 1, 2016

Scientists must hold themselves to the same high standard they demand from the fishing industry.

by Sonia Irambona and Crystal Cron Special to the Press Herald June 1, 2016June 1, 2016

A new coalition supports a temporary cap on rent increases and a six-month ban on no-cause evictions.

by Richard H. Schmidt III Special to The Portland Press Herald May 31, 2016November 30, 2016

The media likes to depict division, but in reality, over 1,100 Mainers turned out to say that they back the proposal.

by Julia Plante Special to the Press Herald May 30, 2016May 29, 2016

Civil Rights Team members work with classmates and faculty to create a policy that everyone can support.