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Commentary: A broken mental health system

by Mark Swann May 13, 2018May 12, 2018

Helping those suffering from mental illness or substance abuse will require empathy, commitment and funding from the public and private sectors.

by CYNTHIA DILL May 13, 2018May 13, 2018

She admits her mistakes and says that she’s learned from them.

by JIM FOSSEL May 13, 2018May 11, 2018

Former President Obama had signed the agreement without the support of Congress.

by Anne Holliday Abbott Special to the Telegram May 13, 2018May 11, 2018

Oakdale Park near USM, which was heavily blanketed in snow just a short time ago, is now ablaze in beautiful color.

by ROBERT SKOGLUND May 13, 2018May 11, 2018

And because I stop at stop signs, I’ve been struck in the rear end numerous times.

by The Rev. Joseph R. McKenna Special to the Telegram May 13, 2018May 11, 2018

Which of our politicians is going to aid the next Hugh J. Chisholm, who has a dream to get people out of poverty?

by Matthew Maiona Special to the Press Herald May 12, 2018May 14, 2018

Our senators support Maine and its people and have access to facts of the immigration debate.

by Marc Thiessen The Washington Post May 11, 2018May 10, 2018

I thought we didn’t like Americans who colluded with our enemies.

by The Rev. Marvin Ellison, Ph.D. Special to the Press Herald May 11, 2018May 11, 2018

The health center staff approaches their patients without judgment and with deep respect.

by Jennifer Rubin The Washington Post May 11, 2018May 10, 2018

Americans need to re-establish the respect owed to principled and decent colleagues with whom they disagree.