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Maine Voices
Opinion columns submitted by the public to the Portland Press Herald.
Maine Voices: Forest Avenue project chips away at city’s character and hurts tax base
We must plan carefully to avoid letting strip malls and chain stores make Portland like everywhere else.
Maine Voices: It’s time to take action to make Portland’s housing affordable
The market will not simply act on its own to provide enough rental units for residents at or below the median income.
Maine Voices: Obama undermines his own policies by pushing Trans-Pacific trade deal
It’s loaded with corporate protections and would hurt U.S. workers, including those at New Balance.
Maine Voices: State has chance and challenge to pursue its own educational goals
Without federal oversight, the Every Student Succeeds Act forces Maine to hold itself accountable.
Maine Voices: Constitution, climate in State House demand impeachment support
Our governor has replaced hope and communication in our government with fear and censorship.
Maine Voices: Steps Maine can take to fight addiction
Understanding the history of opiates, viewing addicts with empathy and supporting more access to treatment would help.
Maine Voices: For a hopeful outlook for mankind, we must focus on common ground
Because a world divided against itself may not survive, we must close the deep divides among us.
Maine Voices: Reduced river flow alters Casco Bay food web, adds to global warming
Since 1980, Maine DEP has failed advocate for outflows needed to for a healthy ecosystem.
Maine Voices: From one parent to others: Drug addiction also threatens your family
Thousands of people statewide would benefit if treatment, recovery and law enforcement resources were expanded.