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L.L. Bean silences the noise of social media for Mental Health Awareness Month

The Freeport-based outdoor retailer has paused its online posting and encouraged followers to spend time outside.

Wayne O. Draper, 57, of Pittston pleads no contest to Class D misdemeanor charges of unlawful sexual contact and unlawful sexual touching.

by Kelly Barton Special to the Press Herald May 11, 2022May 10, 2022

Seeking help for behavioral health or substance use issues isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s actually a sign of strength.

by The Editorial Board May 8, 2022May 6, 2022

The barriers to mental health services, including cost, access and stigma, can be overcome. But first, we have to talk about them.

by Kini-Ana Tinkham and Catharine Biddle Special to the Press Herald March 31, 2022April 1, 2022

Individuals, groups and systems must invest time, energy and caring into ensuring that every young Maine person understands how much they matter.

by Jonathan Sahrbeck Special to the Telegram March 20, 2022March 19, 2022

Jails and hospital emergency departments are no substitute for a functioning community-based system of care.

The governor wants to add the funding to her supplemental budget.

by Linda K. Riddell Special to the Press Herald March 9, 2022March 8, 2022

Even if things are not entirely ‘normal,’ the new norm has become a norm and requires less mental effort.

by The Editorial Board March 6, 2022March 5, 2022

State refund checks will help offset inflationary pressures on households, but higher prices are not our only problem.

The pandemic and a state surplus provide a long-overdue opportunity to help Mainers who long have been overlooked.