Op-Eds - Centralmaine.com

Maine Compass: Federal climate bill benefits Maine farmers

by Dick Campbell May 12, 2021May 11, 2021

When it comes to climate initiatives, Maine has seen a lot of growth over the years. Back in the mid 1970s I helped build one of the first solar houses in Maine. Back then this was ground-breaking technology, but now it is fairly common in Maine and throughout the country. As we move forward in […]

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: Eid unites Muslims in a world that is still socially distant

by Emad Mohammad Special to the Press Herald May 11, 2021May 11, 2021

The ‘Holiday of the Feast,’ which starts Thursday, marks the end of a month of abstinence from food and drink during daylight hours.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Ethic of care for the group could strengthen our nation

by Richard McWilliams Special to the Press Herald May 11, 2021May 12, 2021

New Zealand learned from the Native people there and avoided the worst of COVID’s toll. We should heed their experience.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Scott Strom: Don’t put a muzzle on Canadian trade partners

by Scott Strom May 11, 2021May 12, 2021

An effort to silence Hydro-Quebec and other companies from our trading partner to the north are just political noise, the Pittsfield Republican writes.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Legislature should address economic hardship for women

by Jane Margesson and Gilda E. Nardone Special to the Press Herald May 10, 2021May 9, 2021

COVID has driven millions of American women out of the workforce.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Paul Mills: In ‘First Franco,” Rooks tells the story of a groundbreaking Mainer

by Paul Mills May 10, 2021May 7, 2021

Rumford’s Albert Beliveau Sr. became the first Franco American named to the Maine Supreme Court and one of the first Catholics to occupy the position.