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Maine Voices: We’re tired. Things are in chaos. But nothing will change if we don’t vote

by Zoe Ross Special to the Press Herald October 1, 2020September 30, 2020

We owe it to each other to channel our energy – our fear, anger and pain – into something that can make a difference.

by W. Kent Olson Special to the Press Herald September 30, 2020September 30, 2020

Freedom is the considerate notion of not curbing others’ rights while you exercise yours.

by Gordon L. Weil Special to the Press Herald September 29, 2020September 28, 2020

Maine should get in on the planning early as the 4 Atlantic provinces and Quebec weigh a grand proposal for clean energy.

by Anya Fetcher Special to the Press Herald September 28, 2020September 27, 2020

As the waters in the Gulf of Maine are warming rapidly, the Trump administration’s policies are making it worse.

by Mike Bendzela Special to the Press Herald September 26, 2020September 25, 2020

That avowed pro-lifers are advocating letting the unfit perish for the sake of the fit is nothing short of paradoxical.

by Joe H. Pickering Jr. Special to the Press Herald September 25, 2020September 29, 2020

An open-primary amendment is on the Sunshine State ballot – let’s urge friends and family who now live there to support it.

by Jim Bailinson Special to the Press Herald September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

We need to encourage bipartisanship by restoring the 60-vote threshold for advancing nominations to the high court.

by Stephen F. Loebs Special to the Press Herald September 23, 2020September 29, 2020

Arguments in the case will be heard Nov. 10; if the Supreme Court rejects the ACA, nearly 100,000 Mainers will lose coverage.

by Eliot Estabrook Special to the Telegram September 20, 2020September 20, 2020

A new plan, set to take effect Jan. 1, is a slap in the face to people who spent their working lives supporting public higher education in Maine.

by Michele Polacsek and Julia McCarthy Special to the Press Herald September 20, 2020September 19, 2020

Kids are protected from COVID at home, but they’re exposed to digital junk food ads on educational platforms – unless the USDA takes action.