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Maine Voices: My abortions were safe, legal and pain-free. Everyone deserves that right.

by Diane Oltarzewski Special to the Telegram July 24, 2022July 23, 2022

The majority of Americans know it is fundamentally wrong to force someone into motherhood.

by Flynn Ross Special to the Press Herald July 23, 2022July 25, 2022

Here and elsewhere, the teaching workforce is under immense pressure. By offering our newest teachers more support, we can change that.

by Peter Freilinger Special to the Press Herald July 22, 2022July 22, 2022

Life in Maine is a blessing, but it’s not a privilege to be granted by those who grasp a vision of the past that never was.

by Lynn Schmidt St. Louis Post-Dispatch July 21, 2022July 21, 2022

While deeply unpopular with his Democratic colleagues, the West Virginia senator hews closer to the views of most Americans than you might think.

by Dick Roderick Special to the Press Herald July 21, 2022July 21, 2022

Strong leadership and supported governance are critical to any university. In Chancellor Malloy, the system already has a shot at both.

by John V. Lesko Special to the Press Herald June 28, 2022August 2, 2022

Majority policy preferences are ignored on abortion rights, gun safety, climate change and other issues because of unrepresentative government.

by Sen. Mark W. Lawrence Special to the Press Herald June 27, 2022July 28, 2022

Keeping a hydroelectric dam on the Kennebec River would be good for the environment and the economy.

by Scott Edgecomb Special to the Press Herald May 31, 2022May 31, 2022

The annual fundraising cycling event promotes lung health and speaks to the strength of our social fabric.

by Jim Fossel May 29, 2022May 28, 2022

But conservatives who call themselves nationalists are mistakenly opposing it.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal May 29, 2022May 28, 2022

Don’t yield to bullies – they’ll just keep coming back for more.