2025 – Page 1947 – The Portland Press Herald

Opinion: There’s no quick remedy for Maine’s primary care issues

by Dr. Robert Sturges Special to the Press Herald January 7, 2025January 6, 2025

Recruitment of current physicians in training, however, can play a key role in helping to address the state’s provider shortage.

Op-eds, Opinion

Opinion: Being old in Washington got very old in 2024

by Patricia Murphy The Atlanta Journal-Constitution January 7, 2025January 6, 2025

Age and health should not be disqualifying factors for our elected officials, but they need to be up front about their ability to do the job.

Letters

Letter: The best weapon against bird flu

January 7, 2025January 6, 2025

I found your piece “Here’s what you need to know about bird flu” distressing, but I must say I was just a bit surprised to not see any mention of a solution to this: a plant-based diet. When meat, dairy and eggs aren’t even good for us, as research shows, they cause cancers, heart disease, […]

Letters

Letter: Prayers for New Orleans

January 7, 2025January 6, 2025

The country woke up on New Year’s Day to the news of a terrible tragedy in New Orleans that killed 15 people and injured many more. My heart is broken for those who began their year by learning people they loved were killed in this horrific attack, and my prayers are with dozens who were […]

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Mainewhile: The wondrous world of libraries, hearts of our communities

by Heather D. Martin January 7, 2025January 6, 2025

Ah, the fresh, clean start to a brand new year. So much promise, so much potential. I am setting aside the “traditional” resolutions this year and focusing instead on this idea: What is out there already that I want to pay attention to and be a part of? First on my list: Libraries. Man, I […]