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Opinion: Maple syrup producers soldier on, despite climate change

by Lyle Merrifield February 13, 2024February 12, 2024

Seasonal fluctuations challenge maple syrup producers, but innovation and knowing to expect the unexpected will keep the industry strong.

Columns, Op-Eds, Opinion

Opinion: Saco school lockdown strikes a terrifying note

by Chris Hayden Special to the Press Herald February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

I don’t need to tell any parent reading this the images last Friday afternoon conjured.

Columns, Op-Eds, Opinion

Opinion: More must be done to improve Maine’s yellow flag law

by Josh Horwitz Special to the Press Herald February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

We cannot hope to save lives with more half measures.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: Will Crumbley verdict trap good parents too?

by Kaitlyn Buss February 12, 2024February 11, 2024

Oakland County, Michigan, Prosecutor Karen McDonald wanted to send the message that gun owners need to secure their firearms, and in Jennifer Crumbley she found the messenger. But is the courtroom the place to advocate for policy outcomes, or is its sole role to administer justice fairly? “I want to be really clear that these […]

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Op-Eds, Opinion

Hilary Koch: A Swift conclusion to the Super Bowl?

by Hilary Koch February 11, 2024February 9, 2024

The right-wing rumor mill says the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce romance is a Democratic plot. Maybe it is.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Opinion: Unrecognized injustice for Jews and Palestinians fuels war

by Gary Zartarian Special to the Telegram February 10, 2024February 10, 2024

Everyone must recognize the other’s pain.

Columns, Op-Eds, Opinion

Opinion: Maine must continue battling PFAS

by Lori Gramlich and Rick Bennett Special to the Press Herald February 10, 2024February 10, 2024

Recent attempts to roll back reporting requirements by some businesses are imperiling progress made on identifying products containing ‘forever chemicals.’