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Commentary: Actor Matt Damon learns a hard lesson from the #MeToo movement

by TOD ROBBERSON St. Louis Post-Dispatch January 16, 2018January 15, 2018

We haven’t heard a peep from the actor ever since theWord Police arrived with their guns blazing.

by SETH BLAIS Special to the Press Herald January 16, 2018January 15, 2018

The governor’s outdated and disproven opinions deprive people of the chance to survive an overdose, enter recovery and make something of their lives.

by Richard Anderson and Richard Barringer Special to the Press Herald January 15, 2018January 15, 2018

The CMP project is a well-designed and cost-effective path to New England’s clean-energy future.

by Anne Cyr Special to the Telegram January 14, 2018January 12, 2018

Taking up an actual sport like tennis was the last thing I thought I’d do in retirement.

by Jim Fossel January 14, 2018January 15, 2018

Democrats would be shooting themselves in the foot if they decided to put up a celebrity candidate in 2020.

by Cynthia Dill January 14, 2018January 12, 2018

Getting elected, and gaining the power to oppose such hot-button issues, is what’s important.

by Jamie Sayen Special to the Telegram January 14, 2018January 15, 2018

The fate of the Groveton Papers Mill in New Hampshire should serve as a cautionary tale for future economic recovery.

by Ellie Espling Special to the Press Herald January 13, 2018January 13, 2018

The gubernatorial candidate is overreaching in order to pander to far-left primary voters.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal January 13, 2018January 13, 2018

The cat named Juno came free of charge, and of course we know Mainers can’t resist free stuff.

by Selma Sternlieb Special to the Press Herald January 13, 2018January 12, 2018

Substituting a volunteer military for conscription has enabled the Pentagon to carry on endless wars.