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The Maine Millennial: Organ donors have history on their side

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal January 23, 2022January 22, 2022

Advances in medical science since the first human-to-human kidney transplant ease the way for donors and recipients.

by Alan Caron Special to the Press Herald January 23, 2022January 22, 2022

We can’t meet our state’s ambitious climate goals without determined action by the thousands of companies, large and small, in Maine.

In its opinions in the vaccine mandate cases, the Republican majority is claiming a major role for itself in quashing regulation.

by Adam Minter Bloomberg Opinion January 22, 2022January 24, 2022

Merchants won customers’ hearts with lenient refund policies. Now it’s backfiring, with dire financial and environmental results.

by Nicole Clegg Special to the Press Herald January 22, 2022January 24, 2022

We cannot keep abortion legal in every state. But we can, and will, do all we can so that it is affordable, accessible and supported.

by Richard A. Hooks Wayman and Pamela Day Special to the Press Herald January 21, 2022January 21, 2022

Supporting parents to prevent maltreatment is key to decreasing the need for child protective services in Maine.

by Timothy L. O'Brien Bloomberg Opinion January 21, 2022January 21, 2022

The Supreme Court’s ruling granting Congress access to some of the former president’s records is also a victory for the rule of law.

by Raymond P. Diamond Special to the Press Herald January 20, 2022January 19, 2022

The current lack of civility is the result of a society that not only is politically divided but also encourages personal attacks.

by Michael Monahan and Tom Kuhn Special to the Press Herald January 20, 2022January 20, 2022

Advancing Maine’s clean-energy goals is best achieved through positive dialogue among stakeholders, not through a radical takeover effort.

by Heather Chase Special to the Press Herald January 19, 2022January 19, 2022

My wife and I have good jobs and day care, and we’re still stressed out right now. How are other families even managing?