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Maine Voices: Hydroelectric dams produce green energy? Think again

by Stephen M. Kasprzak Special to the Telegram December 23, 2018December 21, 2018

Building such dams in Maine would violate federal and state environmental laws, for good reason.

If legislators hold the line on any proposed increases, it could bode well for them in upcoming elections.

by Barbara Jenni Special to the Telegram December 23, 2018December 21, 2018

What we really need is tools to break through plastic packaging … and a Mickey Mouse watch.

by Katrina vanden Heuvel December 23, 2018December 21, 2018

Unlike some environmental proposals, this one comes with economic incentives to sway voters. And yes, it might just save the world.

As the political center keeps shrinking, the Maine senator can either reject the president’s brand of Republicanism or own it.

by Gina Barreca Hartford Courant December 22, 2018December 21, 2018

Some of us are troubled, particularly at this time of year, by the thoughts of what we might have had.

by Colleen Quint and Bruce Wagner Special to the Press Herald December 22, 2018December 21, 2018

There is no substitute for education – both as a means to improve a single person’s life and to improving our economy as a whole.

by Robert Skoglund December 22, 2018December 21, 2018

What will old-timers pass along to their grandchildren by the end of this century?

by Emily Ingwersen Special to the Press Herald December 21, 2018December 20, 2018

I urge Maine’s congressional delegation to protect the Affordable Care Act from further political attacks.

A campaign to impeach Trump could cost Democrats the chance to take back the presidency in 2020.