Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Labor activism at Portland Co. just as historic as the land, architecture

by Charles Scontras Special to the Press Herald January 6, 2016March 8, 2016

Countless anonymous workers fought for rights that would be shared by employees elsewhere.

by Mark V. Holden Special to the Press Herald January 4, 2016March 8, 2016

The proliferation of occupational licensing limits opportunity and raises costs for consumers.

by John Massaro Special to the Telegram January 3, 2016March 8, 2016

When James Naismith invented the game, he didn’t foresee how the passions of players and fans would require rule changes.

by Liz Blackwell-Moore Special to the Press Herald January 2, 2016March 8, 2016

Skill-building opportunities, positive connections and reducing access are keys to preventing opiate use.

by Gail Dana-Sacco Special to the Press Herald December 31, 2015March 8, 2016

Native nations need to operate with indigenous values, freed from colonial structures and attitudes.

by Irving Williams Special to the Press Herald December 28, 2015March 8, 2016

Parents and educators need to tell corporations to pitch in so everyone profits.

by Dana Doran Special to the Telegram December 27, 2015March 8, 2016

A national monument designation in northern Maine could threaten the viability of a valuable economic resource.

by David L. Adams Special to the Press Herald December 26, 2015March 8, 2016

With lowered costs and universal coverage, single-payer American health care would cure many ills.

by Eric E. Gates Special to the Press Herald December 25, 2015March 8, 2016

Then you can thank the vets for inspiring you to do as they did. And that will be rewarding for everyone.

by Tony Owens and Russ Black Special to the Press Herald December 24, 2015March 8, 2016

Climate change affects our public health and welfare, and threatens Maine’s nature-based economy.