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Maine Voices: Take a moment to thank seniors for their sacrifices this year

by Diane Kibbin Special to the Press Herald August 20, 2020August 20, 2020

COVID continues to most severely disrupt – and threaten – our elders, who have faced the risk with grit and grace.

by The Editorial Board August 20, 2020August 20, 2020

The events in Millinocket show that we can’t become complacent about our state’s success in slowing the virus’ spread.

by Connie Zhu Special to the Press Herald August 19, 2020August 19, 2020

Amid surging anti-Asian harassment, I’m heartened by these young people’s maturity, compassion and willingness to forgo their normal activities.

by The Editorial Board August 19, 2020September 14, 2020

Louis DeJoy, a Trump donor, should not be in charge of policies that make voting more difficult.

by Teresa Pierce Special to the Press Herald August 19, 2020September 14, 2020

We need to expand voter registration opportunities, maximize the use of absentee voting and ensure safe and efficient in-person voting on Nov. 3.

by Lindsay Knapp Special to the Telegram August 16, 2020August 17, 2020

Forgotten Orchard is encouraging Mainers to look for overlooked fruit along roadsides and in yards and see that it gets harvested and distributed.

by The Editorial Board August 16, 2020August 15, 2020

All power emanates from the people in our system, but there are limits.

by Jim Fossel August 16, 2020August 15, 2020

The Founders wanted the legislative branch to be a check on the executive’s power, but that’s not happening.

We need to find ways to hear the voices that have been silenced.

by Rachel Talbot Ross, Craig Hickman and Michael Kebede Special to the Telegram August 16, 2020August 15, 2020

Black lives won’t matter until we answer for the sins of slavery.