Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Elephants won’t forget that a long crusade on their behalf began here

by Robert Fisk Jr. Special to the Press Herald April 30, 2016April 30, 2016

The Maine House was the nation’s first to oppose a barbaric and outdated circus practice.

by Glenn Cummings and Tom Parchman Special to the Press Herald April 29, 2016April 29, 2016

Student-faculty interaction is up, more financial aid is offered and academic enrichment grows.

by Dr. Mary Dowd Special to the Press Herald April 28, 2016December 6, 2016

The relatives and friends who slip into addiction deserve a second chance to realize their potential.

by Gail Fanjoy Special to the Press Herald April 27, 2016November 30, 2016

It would be the first step toward the creation of a national park as well as desperately needed jobs.

by David Crosson Special to the Press Herald April 26, 2016April 25, 2016

We could add a trash can to Munjoy Hill’s Sumner Park, or we could talk about rebuilding the city’s eyesores.

by Dr. Joseph Valdez Special to the Press Herald April 25, 2016December 6, 2016

Increased access to naloxone does not result in increased levels of heroin use – it may reduce usage.

by John Henderson Special to the Telegram April 24, 2016January 26, 2018

The Easter Rising of 1916 was a defining moment in Irish history as the harsh British crackdown spawned an ongoing rebellion.

by James H. Maier Special to the Press Herald April 23, 2016April 22, 2016

Legislation should call for testing ‘chemicals of high concern’ and shouldn’t invalidate any existing safeguards.

by Tim Rider Special to the Press Herald April 22, 2016April 25, 2016

If water ecosystems aren’t protected, it’s risky for all – and harder for fishermen to make a living.

by Rebecca Nisetich Special to the Press Herald April 21, 2016April 20, 2016

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