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Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: People of faith urge legislators, Gov. Mills to support tribal sovereignty

by Evelyn Johnson Moore and John Hennessy Special to the Press Herald February 2, 2022February 3, 2022

L.D. 1626 is a necessary part of seeking reconciliation with the people of the Dawnland.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: Quality time with children – a pandemic trend that should stick around

by Jeffery M. Leving Special to the Chicago Tribune February 2, 2022February 2, 2022

Parents don’t have to take their kids out and spend money on them to give them undivided attention, a recently released survey shows.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: In mission to end intimate partner violence, VA is here to help

by LeAnn Bruce Special to the Press Herald February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

We are committed to giving veterans the support to foster healthy relationships, and we’re working to improve services to veterans who’ve experienced domestic abuse.

Greg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion

The View From Here: ‘The Curse of Bigness’

by Greg Kesich January 30, 2022January 29, 2022

The arrival of yet another big-box retailer in southern Maine is nothing to celebrate.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Enough is enough

by Todd R. Nelson Special to the Telegram January 30, 2022January 29, 2022

As we reach winter’s halfway point, we assess whether we have enough fuel and food – literally and figuratively – for the rest of the season.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Rep. Blume: Climate education bill will meet needs of underserved Maine students, schools

by Lydia Blume Special to the Press Herald January 29, 2022January 31, 2022

All young Mainers need the tools to live, work and succeed on a rapidly warming planet.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: With flu on the rise amid COVID pandemic, it’s time to get vaccinated

by Laura Blaisdell Special to the Press Herald January 29, 2022January 31, 2022

The uptick in influenza cases is an unwelcome change from last year’s season, which was mild because of masking and distancing.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: The most important decision all of us can make, now and later? Adapt.

by Don Loprieno Special to the Press Herald January 28, 2022January 27, 2022

If we’re serious about not letting climate change and global pandemics sink civilization, then we must work toward solutions rather than creating obstacles.