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Jim Fossel: Legislature’s input needed in state of emergency

Just like Congress, the Maine Legislature has ceded too much power to to the executive branch and needs to take it back.

As she graduates from Bangor High School, Nigerian-born Amara Ifeji leaves behind a legacy of scientific achievement and social change.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal June 7, 2020June 11, 2020

You don’t have to be prejudiced to benefit from a system of white supremacy, whether you recognize it or not.

by Sen. Rebecca Millett Special to the Press Herald June 6, 2020June 8, 2020

The work we’ve done to protect Maine can be undone and the lives of people trying to recover from a respiratory illness put at risk.

by Peter Brann and James Tierney Special to the Press Herald June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

Science is at the heart of the federal decision, just as in the 1986 Supreme Court ruling that upheld Maine’s out-of-state bait fish ban.

Donald Trump’s looming visit to Piscataquis County, another in a long line of ego trips, cannot be over soon enough.

by Douglas Rooks June 4, 2020June 4, 2020

There are striking similarities and stark differences between today and 1968.

by George Smith June 3, 2020June 2, 2020

Many Mainers cherish quiet – and not so quiet – summers and fall at their favorite home away from home.

by Karlene Burrell-McRae Special to the Press Herald June 3, 2020June 3, 2020

George Floyd’s murder traumatized my daughter. White Americans should stop ignoring the racist acts and attitudes that helped lead to it.

by Jabbar Fazeli, M.D. Special to the Press Herald June 2, 2020June 2, 2020

It’s critical to do smart proactive testing of staff on COVID units and medical providers and staff working at multiple facilities or units.