Maine Voices - Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: We’ve been through bitter election years – and we’ve survived

by E. Chris L'Hommedieu Special to the Press Herald October 24, 2020October 23, 2020

Thomas Jefferson’s 1800 challenge to incumbent John Adams had everything we’re dealing with now, only worse.

by Christopher Lyman Special to the Press Herald October 23, 2020October 22, 2020

A balance of power between labor and management equips an institution to adjust to change.

by Christopher Kessler Special to the Press Herald October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

Joe Biden’s stutter has brought the condition into the open. What helps people overcome it? For a Maine legislator, music was the key.

by Kini-Ana Tinkham and Leslie Forstadt Special to the Press Herald October 21, 2020October 20, 2020

The Maine Resilience Building Network is starting a conversation that will affect our state’s economic and public health.

by Resa Redhunt Special to the Press Herald October 20, 2020October 20, 2020

We community members can help by advocating for Preble Street’s shelter, for temporary winter housing and for long-term solutions.

by Steven Michaud and Richard Erb Special to the Press Herald October 19, 2020October 19, 2020

Other states have released federal funds to health care providers, but so far Maine has not.

by Charles Todorich Special to the Telegram October 18, 2020October 17, 2020

All that he has accomplished – in trade, the economy and foreign policy – will be at risk if Biden is elected.

by Bill Hamilton Special to the Press Herald October 17, 2020October 16, 2020

Containment efforts have paid off in Maine – in a record-breaking wildfire year here, the average acreage per fire is very low.

by Peter Fromuth Special to the Press Herald October 16, 2020October 16, 2020

Flaws in our Constitution and laws could enable the loser of the 2016 popular vote to overrule democracy if he’s not decisively trounced Nov. 3.

by Barbara S. Held Special to the Press Herald October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

COVID-19 shows that if we accept as true only what we want to be true, then we’ll overlook what we prefer not to see.