Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Time for a new, inclusive plan for students with disabilities

by Ben Jones and Kate MacLeod Special to the Telegram September 18, 2022September 19, 2022

Planning to violate children’s rights today with a promise to make it up to them tomorrow is not a plan for equal access to education.

by Roger Bowen Special to the Press Herald September 17, 2022September 16, 2022

Could it be that there are limits to growth? Four interesting books light the way.

by David Pearl Special to the Press Herald September 15, 2022September 14, 2022

In Maine and nationwide, only about 10 percent of students receive mentoring through their high schools. Here’s why we should boost that number.

by Colleen Hennessy Special to the Press Herald September 14, 2022September 13, 2022

Ireland’s campaign for access to abortion leaned heavily on stories told by Irish women. Let’s take note of that.

by Barbara S. Held Special to the Press Herald September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

Since 1979, the state has nurtured my intellect in ways unimaginable prior to moving here.

by Richard McWilliams Special to the Telegram September 11, 2022September 10, 2022

I see the demonization of teachers as part of a wider, more self-serving plan by the Republican Party,

by Daniel C. Bryant Special to the Press Herald September 10, 2022September 9, 2022

Final approval or rejection of a state-based universal health care plan could be left to voters, rather than politicians.

by Bill Diamond Special to the Press Herald September 9, 2022September 8, 2022

Meaningful reform of Maine’s Office of Child and Family Services will require input from people with firsthand experience of its workings.

by Michael Boyson Special to the Press Herald September 8, 2022September 7, 2022

The challenges of the last several years have only strengthened people’s love for the outdoors. A multi-use off-road loop is the way to go.

by Daniel Tandy Special to the Press Herald September 7, 2022September 6, 2022

A huge oil drilling project known as Willow is set for the North Slope of Alaska. The plan makes a mockery of U.S. climate commitments.