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Opinion: A Jewish perspective on antisemitism

by Carol Eisenberg Special to the Telegram December 17, 2023December 16, 2023

Although antisemitism may go dormant at times, it is a muscle the world never seems to need much prodding to flex.

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Hilary Koch: What I’ve learned about teenagers and teaching

by Hilary Koch December 17, 2023December 15, 2023

A new job in a middle-school classroom shines light on Maine’s educational victories, and challenges.

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Opinion: Aroostook Renewable Gateway suffers from a lack of planning

by Tom Bolen Special to the Telegram December 17, 2023December 16, 2023

Maine shouldn’t fall into the trap of above-ground high-impact transmission lines.

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Opinion: Why I can never be done with Christmas

by Zoe Gaston Special to the Telegram December 17, 2023December 16, 2023

Just when I think I’ve had enough, mystery, memory and motherhood come together for me in an enchanting way.

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Jim Fossel: Quit playing games with foreign aid

by Jim Fossel December 17, 2023December 16, 2023

It’s reckless to allow matters of national security to be used as political footballs.

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The Maine Millennial: ‘Collateral damage’ is part of the Christmas story

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal December 17, 2023December 16, 2023

What are the chances that the children of Gaza, born into indiscriminate violence, will end up choosing the path of peace?

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Opinion: One giant leap for fishermen’s mental health

by Monique Coombs Special to the Press Herald December 16, 2023December 15, 2023

The challenges and stressors of commercial fishing are unique; the mental health support services must be, too.

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Commentary: Supreme Court should make it clear Trump is not above the law

by Noah Feldman December 15, 2023December 14, 2023

Should former president Donald Trump be immune from federal criminal prosecution for his conduct in the run-up to Jan. 6? He’s argued both that his position as president should make him immune from prosecution and that because the Senate did not convict him after he was impeached, criminal charges would amount to a kind of […]