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Op-eds, Opinion

The Maine Millennial: Our state was not without slavery

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal June 18, 2023June 19, 2023

Juneteenth is a hinge in the door of our history – Maine’s history, too.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Get the facts straight when debating solar programs

by John Gardner Special to the Telegram June 18, 2023June 22, 2023

You want to talk about concerning subsidies and incentives? Let’s talk about fossil fuel.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: The dilemma of delaying my dad’s obituary

by Celine Boyle Special to the Telegram June 18, 2023June 22, 2023

Catching myself and my siblings off guard, my father’s request has been mostly unfulfilled. Or has it?

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Action is the antidote to despair over climate change

by Kathleen Sullivan Special to the Press Herald June 18, 2023June 22, 2023

We can work together to dispel our feelings of helplessness, developing deeper connections to our neighbors and our town government in the process.

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Jim Fossel: Legislative process on abortion was a total sham

by Jim Fossel June 18, 2023June 19, 2023

Political theater like this wastes our time, energy and makes a mockery of democracy.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Business incentive tax giveaway not the program Maine needs

by Maura Pillsbury Special to the Telegram June 18, 2023June 22, 2023

Gov. Mills’ proposed Dirigo Business Incentive Program focuses on the cost of doing business. The focus needs to be on supporting Maine’s workers.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Legislature must fund immediate relief for Maine renters

by Rep. Cheryl Golek Special to the Press Herald June 17, 2023June 30, 2023

The construction of new affordable housing, while vitally important, will take time. Thousands of Mainers need help today.

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Just a Little Old: Have you no sense of decency, GOP?

by David Treadwell Just a Little Old June 16, 2023June 15, 2023

In the spring of 1954, Wisconsin Sen. Joseph McCarthy called for Congressional hearings to accuse members of the Army of communist ties. Nearing the end of those hearings, Boston lawyer Joseph Welch grew so exasperated that he said to McCarthy, “Until this moment, Senator, I think I never really gauged your cruelty or your recklessness. […]

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Giving Voice: Your community nonprofits want YOU!

by Kristen Kellner, Oasis Free Clinics Board of Directors Giving Voice June 16, 2023June 15, 2023

The Midcoast is fortunate to have many nonprofits in our community, providing world class music and theater, offering healthy meals, preventing homelessness, and offering free medical and dental care, just to name a few. As a member of the Board of Directors of one of those nonprofits, Oasis Free Clinics, I know how important the […]

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Gordon L. Weil: Judicial system itself on trial in Trump case

by Gordon L. Weil Guest column June 16, 2023June 15, 2023

Paradise for pundits and partisan politicians. That’s the federal case charging former President Donald Trump with keeping classified documents. His indictment has also launched attacks by Trump’s supporters against anybody they believe seeks to disrupt their leader’s way back to the White House. The Republican Right, which now dominates the GOP, and the former president […]