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Maine Observer: Creating a bridge between two worlds

by Anna Berke Special to the Telegram July 24, 2022July 25, 2022

As politics roiled the country in 2016, a new mom in Portland and her visiting father-in-law left their lanes to become friends.

by Justin Alfond Special to the Press Herald July 23, 2022September 16, 2022

Early campaigning by the former governor suggests things could be different this time around. Don’t be taken in by ‘LePage 2.0.’

by Martin Schram Tribune News Service July 23, 2022July 22, 2022

A brutally hot week across the globe proves – once more – we’ve got the whole world in our hands.

by Flynn Ross Special to the Press Herald July 23, 2022July 22, 2022

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

by Harry Litman Los Angeles Times July 22, 2022July 21, 2022

Mounting impatience with the Justice Department is misplaced; a charge against the former president can’t be nailed overnight.

by Peter Freilinger Special to the Press Herald July 22, 2022July 21, 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 20, 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 20, 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.