maine voices

Published
May 25, 2022

Maine Voices: Portland ‘school budget autonomy’ proposal presents risk of fiscal chaos

The charter commission should inform city voters of the real-world legal implications of a move to eliminate City Council approval of the school budget.
Published
May 24, 2022

Maine Voices: Sen. Collins should take action to keep Maine families safe

The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act marks a significant step in securing our communities and creates important oversight mechanisms.
Published
May 22, 2022

Maine Voices: Just another statistic – why I’ve chosen to leave the medical profession

The pandemic was a breaking point for those of us who practiced medicine day in and day out in a pared-down environment where colleagues and staff were burning out and demoralized
Published
May 21, 2022

Maine Voices: Accentuate the positive – COVID, a rural school and other challenges

Carrabec High School, in North Anson, makes a point of seeking and finding reasons to celebrate students’ excellence.
Published
May 20, 2022

Maine Voices: Advancing Maine’s role in the life sciences through biomanufacturing

More Maine people and organizations are invited to join BioConnects New England, which will help connect a new generation of workers and innovators to one of our region’s economic strengths.
Published
May 19, 2022

Maine Voices: Make sure that offshore wind is built responsibly

Federal officials should do a full environmental review and weigh stakeholders’ input before choosing areas for offshore development.
Published
May 18, 2022

Maine Voices: Why we need to talk about youth marijuana use and mental health

Given cannabis’ accessibility in the community, it’s vital for adults to recognize the symptoms and initiate judgment-free communication.
Published
May 17, 2022

Maine Voices: Hard work is happening to protect children, support families

We’ve pursued solid policy decisions grounded in facts, consideration of multiple perspectives and fair and productive dialogue.
Published
May 16, 2022

Maine Voices: Let’s try to keep Maine’s housing problems from getting worse

As the state tries to increase the supply of affordable housing, investors are jacking up the rents in existing affordable apartments.
Published
May 15, 2022

Maine Voices: Climate agency and urgency – surrender is not an option

Acts such as recycling and conserving energy are only the first steps to bigger solutions that involve collaboration and building on power in numbers.