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Bill Nemitz: The chain of humanity responds in a moment of need

Lois Griswold, who captured the dramatic photo of strangers rescuing a diver in distress, specializes in connecting with people.

by Barbara S. Held Special to the Press Herald July 9, 2020July 9, 2020

Carrying extra masks, a Bronx-born ‘defensive pessimist’ welcomes the crowds of summer.

by George Smith July 8, 2020July 7, 2020

You can help Maine businesses and have fun at the same time.

by Mitchell Stein Special to the Press Herald July 8, 2020July 8, 2020

Frequent testing will be critical to protecting the health of teachers, students and families.

by Bruce Van Note Special to the Press Herald July 8, 2020July 8, 2020

The need may never again be so high, and interest rates may never again be so low.

by Valerie Landry Special to the Press Herald July 7, 2020July 7, 2020

States need more federal funding and flexibility, as well as a national strategy to protect and support front-line workers.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal July 5, 2020July 4, 2020

Blood is always needed, but donors are not always easy to find.

Thomas Jefferson’s radical ideas transcend the limits of his imagination.

by Michael Stoddard Special to the Telegram July 5, 2020July 4, 2020

To sustain our economy and quality of life, we must aggressively shift to more efficient products that run on lower carbon energy.

by Jim Fossel July 5, 2020July 4, 2020

Margaret Chase Smith denounced McCarthyism 70 years ago. Her ‘Declaration of Conscience’ speaks to this moment in our politics and culture.