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Maine Voices: Let’s not just stop school bullying – let’s prevent it

by Malcolm Gauld Special to the Telegram October 11, 2020October 10, 2020

As bad as bullying is, ‘safe’ is a pretty low bar. Kids need to jump higher if they are to test their abilities, hopes and dreams.

by Doreen Fournier Special to the Press Herald October 10, 2020October 9, 2020

Treat this substance like any other age-restricted product by safely storing it and modeling healthy behaviors.

by Susan Cook Special to the Press Herald October 9, 2020October 8, 2020

They’re the everyday people, in Maine and across the country, who are taking steps every day to prevent harm from COVID.

by Michael Shaughnessy Special to the Press Herald October 8, 2020October 7, 2020

Soon to be transferred to the city of Westbrook, it should become a unique and cherished public space.

by Tom Waddell Special to the Press Herald October 7, 2020October 6, 2020

As the number of people who vote goes up, so does the likelihood that the elected candidate will represent a majority of voters.

by Bill Dunn Special to the Press Herald October 6, 2020October 6, 2020

The many benefits of the Maine Power Delivery Authority are worth signing a petition to put the issue on the ballot next year.

by Patrisha McLean Special to the Press Herald October 5, 2020October 7, 2020

Survivors are threatened by state COVID policies that aim to reduce jail overcrowding.

by Ted O'Meara Special to the Telegram October 4, 2020October 3, 2020

A former Maine Republican chairman says the party he once led has abandoned its principles and deserves to lose the election.

by Steven Edmondson Special to the Press Herald October 3, 2020October 2, 2020

‘It’s all true,’ the young woman, no longer afraid to speak up, told her mother after a year of assaults, threats and insults.

by Paul Kando Special to the Press Herald October 2, 2020October 1, 2020

The Bill of Rights gives us rights unknown in Nazi-era Germany: to speak out, assemble and march against abuses of power.