Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Can America remain a democracy? Authoritarianism raises its ugly head

by Spencer Stephens Special to the Telegram August 1, 2021July 30, 2021

We need to elect leaders who appeal to our better selves, who inspire us to be strong and unafraid, who give us specific reasons to be optimistic.

by Dana Totman Special to the Press Herald July 31, 2021July 30, 2021

Now that leaders in Augusta and Washington have responded, we must design programs that help the people who need it the most.

by Scott Schiff-Slater Special to the Press Herald July 28, 2021July 28, 2021

Being inoculated mitigates delta’s impact and keeps it from spreading, says a Maine doctor after the virus hits home.

by Anthony Moffa Special to the Press Herald July 27, 2021July 26, 2021

The time-honored way to make that happen is through the courts of our state.

by George Mason Special to the Press Herald July 26, 2021July 26, 2021

States are passing laws to protect us from our history. But we should not hide from it.

by Leonard M. Nelson and Laura Powell Special to the Telegram July 25, 2021July 26, 2021

Encouraging Bates, Bowdoin and Colby colleges to grow would help get well-educated people to live and work here.

by Julia Raite Special to the Press Herald July 24, 2021July 26, 2021

Jeff Bezos and Sir Richard Branson think we should applaud them for leaving the planet instead of spending to fix problems here on Earth.

by Mikael Roenes Special to the Press Herald July 23, 2021July 26, 2021

American Aquafarms’ CEO says his project would enhance the state’s economy and ecology.

by Chris Myers Asch Special to the Press Herald July 22, 2021July 26, 2021

Young Mainers enter adulthood unprepared for life in a multi-racial society if they don’t know the country’s history on race.

by Daniel Brennan and Stephanie Primm Special to the Press Herald July 21, 2021July 26, 2021

A new report identifies a long-term strategy for making sure that everyone has access to decent, affordable housing.