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Maine Voices: Ocean preserve needs protection

by Kelly Kryc and Kelsey Lamp Special to the Telegram March 7, 2021March 6, 2021

The nation’s only undewater national monument lies 130 miles off the coast of Maine, and it’s under threat.

by Seth Nelson Special to the Press Herald March 6, 2021March 5, 2021

Confirming anti-LGBTQ+ judges, embracing a hate group’s support and flip-flopping on federal anti-bias protections aren’t the actions of an ally.

by David Vail Special to the Press Herald March 5, 2021March 4, 2021

Empower a statewide consumer-owned utility; assign grid planning to a group that functions in the public interest, and regulate utilities rigorously.

by Kelley McDaniel Special to the Press Herald March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

If you keep calling someone by the wrong name, then you’re making a conscious choice to be disrespectful.

by Katie Greene Special to the Press Herald March 3, 2021March 2, 2021

Maine’s grocery employees have not had the luxury of avoiding direct human interaction, even during the pandemic.

by Eileen Eagan Special to the Press Herald March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

With historians providing insight, contention over monuments, statues and historical commemoration can broaden our understanding of the past.

by Wayne Myers Special to the Press Herald March 1, 2021February 28, 2021

Nurses put patients first, and should have more say in hospital policies than they get without a union.

by Capt. Bruce White and Gail R. Kulp Special to the Press Herald February 27, 2021February 26, 2021

Knowing the facts about cold-water immersion – and wearing a life jacket – might help to save your own life.

by Joshua Rosen Special to the Press Herald February 26, 2021February 25, 2021

The FDA bans gay male blood donors as a class, while others who engage in significantly higher-risk activity are still permitted to donate blood.

by Tara Williams Special to the Press Herald February 25, 2021February 24, 2021

Young people have lost loved ones, connections with friends and family and a stable routine. Let’s give them extra time to learn academic skills.