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The humble Farmer: B&B guests turn the tables on humble and The Almost Perfect Woman

by Robert Skoglund September 30, 2017September 29, 2017

In another tale of lodging, some repairs get done and a meal gets made without the aid of management.

by Rebecca Davis Gibbons Special to the Press Herald September 30, 2017September 29, 2017

Beyond diplomacy, the Trump administration should make clear the U.S. would retaliate with overwhelming conventional force.

by Jane Sloven Special to the Press Herald September 29, 2017September 29, 2017

The nonprofit Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment lists 17 reasons to ban wood burning.

by Michael Curtis Special to the Press Herald September 28, 2017September 28, 2017

Let’s hope that the Nobel Peace Prize winner who runs the country now puts an end to all the suffering.

If you’re a black man in sports protesting racism and hatred, you’re judged as ungrateful or out of line.

by Craig Pendleton Special to the Press Herald September 27, 2017September 27, 2017

Portland should protect traditional waterfront uses, but not at the cost of all other economic progress.

The powerful can say a lot and get away with it, but most others are limited by fear of bad consequences.

by Madison Raymond Special to the Press Herald September 25, 2017September 25, 2017

And Portland should have written policy on how to interact with and respect the rights of minorities.

by Robert McAfee Special to the Telegram September 24, 2017September 22, 2017

For some folks, cursive writing just never took, no matter how hard poor Miss Frances C, tried way back in second grade.

by Michael Hagerty Sr. Special to the Telegram September 24, 2017September 22, 2017

An ACL tear prevention program piloted by a UNE expert has helped Yarmouth soccer players stay healthy and injury-free.