We dishonor our troops’ sacrifices when we leave behind those who served alongside them – please urge Maine’s delegation to back humanitarian entry.
Maine Voices
Opinion columns submitted by the public to the Portland Press Herald.
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Maine Voices: Ending trauma patient transfers to CMMC would limit many Mainers’ access to care
We need to let doctors and EMS providers use their best clinical judgment about where a victim of traumatic injury should go.
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Maine Voices: Maine should collect more from out-of-state homeowners
People who are here for fewer than 6 months a year avoid paying their fair share for state services.
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Maine Voices: Recognition needed that first responders face growing mental health toll
I want to develop and maintain a culture where a law enforcement officer asking for help is applauded as an act of courage, says Maine’s U.S. Attorney.
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Maine Voices: All too often, business tax breaks don’t work for Mainers
Eliminating loopholes in incentive programs and closing the tax gap between what is owed and what is paid will provide resources to help families thrive.
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Maine Voices: Opportunities for affordable housing in Portland right under our nose
The City Council should focus on redefining affordability formulas, redeveloping public land and removing barriers in Portland’s code.
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Maine Voices: Sen. Collins must come to the table and help pass funding bills now
When it comes to our water, wildlife and environment in Maine, there’s no place to play politics.
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Maine Voices: Community action on climate change gives me hope
Visionary initiatives include an MDI electric school bus, stream crossing restoration in Aroostook County and an outdoor gear lending library in Millinocket.
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Maine Voices: As need for electricity grows, nuclear power should play larger role
Small and safe reactors can be built close to where the demand is greatest, thus eliminating lengthy, wide transmission lines, dams and fossil fuels.
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Maine Voices: Land trusts contribute to communities
Most conserved lands stay on the local tax rolls and provide public access to the outdoors.