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Maine Voices: Let the Stars and Bars stay forever furled in favor of the flag of the free

by Michael J. Socolow Special to the Press Herald August 16, 2017August 16, 2017

The Confederacy indeed deserved to be ‘The Lost Cause,’ no matter whose ancestors fought for it.

by Richard Killmer Special to the Press Herald August 15, 2017August 14, 2017

Proposed oil drilling would have serious impacts on species of animals, birds – and the native people.

by Bob Casimiro Special to the Press Herald August 14, 2017August 14, 2017

The number of aliens who die in the desert would be lower if they didn’t think they could reach the U.S.

by Daniel Hildreth Special to the Press Herald August 12, 2017August 11, 2017

Most of us recognize the need for protected places on land. We need them in marine environments as well.

by Bill Shore and Donna Yellen Special to the Press Herald August 11, 2017August 11, 2017

The Legislature and Gov. LePage should take the lead by encouraging the school program.

by Lawrence Reichard Special to the Press Herald August 10, 2017August 10, 2017

She should show courage like Margaret Chase Smith and Bill Cohen in facing two potential disasters.

by Richard Nelson Special to the Press Herald August 9, 2017August 9, 2017

A stellar regional program limiting emissions deserves support to set stronger goals that will curb ocean acidification and save our fisheries.

by Merritt T. Heminway Special to the Press Herald August 8, 2017August 8, 2017

People with mental illness, drug addiction and homelessness are everywhere on the Portland peninsula.

by Christopher P. O'Neil Special to the Press Herald August 7, 2017August 7, 2017

Petitions before Portland councilors leave no room for the kind of bargaining crucial for good outcomes.

by Gordon L. Weil Special to the Telegram August 6, 2017August 5, 2017

A company that sold watches via mail soon realized the demand for catalogue ordering and an empire was born.