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Op-Eds, Opinion

The Maine Millennial: Our state’s election clerks run a tight ship

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal July 19, 2020July 18, 2020

From the perch of a poll-watcher, a writer finds the whole process ‘gloriously boring.’

Maine, News

Thunderstorms bring hail, rain, power outages to southern and central Maine

by Dennis Hoey July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

Plowable hail fell in Sanford and damaged hundreds of vehicles at an auto dealership.

Maine, News

Teenagers lead the way in Black Lives Matter movement

by Megan Gray July 12, 2020July 11, 2020

Nationally and in Maine, young people of color are leading protests and asking their local leaders to address systemic racism.

Maine, News

With fireworks displays called off, Mainers take matters into their own hands

by Gillian Graham June 27, 2020June 26, 2020

Fireworks retailers are reporting a 100 to 200 percent increase in sales leading up to July Fourth, but many communities are reporting noise complaints and state fire officials are concerned about people shooting off their own displays amid tinder-dry conditions.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: We can do better by Mainers with intellectual disabilities, their caregivers

by Neal Meltzer Special to the Press Herald June 12, 2020June 12, 2020

Federal COVID aid can boost front-line workers’ pay and ensure internet access for every disabled child.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Four people arrested in Sanford, unrelated to Saturday’s peaceful protest

by Dennis Hoey June 7, 2020June 8, 2020

Those taken into custody were wanted on a variety of charges, including a probation violation, being a fugitive from justice, and drug possession, Maine State Police say.