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Jim Fossel: What was the point of Portland’s anti-Trump protest?

by Jim Fossel January 26, 2025January 25, 2025

If the People’s March last week was about making a lot of noise and impeding traffic … mission accomplished.

by Steve Diamond Special to the Telegram January 26, 2025January 25, 2025

With the recent surge in executive clemency, the history of one of only two women ever sentenced to death in our state is worth another look.

by Beatrice M. Spadacini The Fulcrum January 26, 2025January 25, 2025

Does our new administration have the political will to prioritize Americans’ health?

by Shawn Brace Special to the Press Herald January 25, 2025January 24, 2025

We have allowed rhetoric about immigrants to influence the way we relate to, think about and treat fellow children of God.

by Kristina Carvalho Special to the Telegram January 25, 2025January 24, 2025

The threat to public health in these areas due to climate change continues to grow. Innovative solutions are needed.

by Sydney Michalski Special to the Press Herald January 25, 2025January 24, 2025

We need to remind Rep. Jared Golden that they didn’t work the first time around. And they won’t work now.

by Hilary Koch January 24, 2025January 25, 2025

After the inauguration, we mourn the loss of American ideals, the columnist writes.

by Matthew Yglesias January 24, 2025January 23, 2025

Cuts proposed by the new administration would come out of the pockets of America’s most vulnerable.

by Susan Dudley Gold Special to the Press Herald January 24, 2025January 23, 2025

The seemingly simple act of donating blood can change everything.

by Grace Leavitt and Rebecca Cole Special to the Press Herald January 23, 2025January 22, 2025

The signing into law of the Social Security Fairness Act is a game-changer for teachers.