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Maine Voices: High-velocity guns only thread among most deadly mass killings

by Thomas Chalmers McLaughlin Special to the Telegram October 8, 2017October 7, 2017

There is not a common denominator among all of America’s tragic massacres except high-powered weapons.

by Joshua Frances Special to the Press Herald October 4, 2017October 3, 2017

No matter how many madmen lash out, caring communities will prevail over incidents of evil.

by Associated Press September 26, 2017September 26, 2017

When Colin Kaepernick took his first kneel, he was protesting police brutality against minorities.

by Madison Raymond Special to the Press Herald September 25, 2017September 25, 2017

And Portland should have written policy on how to interact with and respect the rights of minorities.

by Gina Barreca Special to the Hartford Courant September 9, 2017September 8, 2017

Women have and will continue to weep while working, but often not for the reasons some imagine.

by Leonard Pitts September 6, 2017September 6, 2017

Professional athletes are in a position to focus attention on the nation’s sins, and some feel called to do so.

The wounds of Charlottesville will loom large Saturday at what’s being billed as a free speech rally.

Officials say it’s illegal, hurts community relations, weakens criminal cases and violates their core values of professionalism.

by Liz Smith Special to the Press Herald July 22, 2017July 21, 2017

Give them a call, write an email or bring some cookies. It means more than you know.

A police spokesman will not say what search crews are looking for.