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The Maine Millennial: Don’t blame nurses’ wages for our health care system’s ills

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal February 20, 2022February 19, 2022

A call by Reps. Pingree, Golden and 200 of their colleagues to investigate nurse staffing agencies could have unintended consequences.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: Gov. Mills’ budget is a blueprint, not a mandate

by Jim Fossel February 20, 2022February 19, 2022

Maine legislators should think twice before spending the surplus on one-time programs and election-year stunts.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: A chance to pay homage to one of Maine’s unsung heroes

by William Morgan Special to the Telegram February 20, 2022February 19, 2022

Visiting the Appleton grave of Joshua Ut Humble, 21, sparks more than grief – it’s a reminder of what’s lost in senseless, never-ending war.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Black History Month: Remembering Dr. King, his circle and the challenges of 1968

by Chuck Conconi Special to the Telegram February 20, 2022February 19, 2022

A journalist who met Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights leader’s last campaigns encountered him at a complicated time.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine public advocate: Getting to work for ratepayers

by William Harwood Special to the Telegram February 20, 2022February 19, 2022

We must never put Mainers in the positions of choosing between paying a utility bill or for basic necessities.

Things to Do

Clem Snide plans online concert Feb. 23

February 20, 2022February 14, 2022

Clem Snide will perform an online concert at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, from the stage of One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland. The alt-country musician released a cover of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’ ” last year with a much slower tempo and a simple acoustic arrangement. Then there’s the 2020 album “Forever Just […]