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Maine Voices: Weighing the future of the unspoken civil contract of democracy

by Norman Abelson Special to the Press Herald March 5, 2022March 4, 2022

Over 50 years ago, as a U.S. Senate press secretary for a Democrat, I had warm ties with my Republican peers. Is it too late to return to those days?

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Long-overdue federal anti-lynching law finally appears headed for passage

by St. Louis Post-Dispatch Editorial Board March 5, 2022March 4, 2022

The potential for unanimous approval in the Senate could send a strong message of zero tolerance for this form of domestic terrorism.

Food, Maine Gardener

Maine Gardener: Botanist makes the case for healthy hunter-gatherers

by Tom Atwell February 27, 2022February 26, 2022

Foragers hold the key to greater nutrition, argues Arthur Haines of Native Plant Trust. But he concedes, with almost 8 billion people to feed on Earth, wild food has its limits.

Op-eds, Opinion

The humble Farmer: Questions that we do – and don’t – want the answer to

by Robert Skoglund February 26, 2022February 25, 2022

The former: Where Grandpa buried the family silver. The latter: What school food tastes like if it is made for a profit.

Food, Green Plate Special, Recipes

Green Plate Special: Of George Washington pie, party tricks and bread pudding

by Christine Burns Rudalevige February 20, 2022May 14, 2026

And a warming recipe for Maple-Walnut Bread Pudding. Nothing wrong with that.

Op-eds, Opinion

Black History Month: Remembering Dr. King, his circle and the challenges of 1968

by Chuck Conconi Special to the Telegram February 20, 2022February 19, 2022

A journalist who met Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights leader’s last campaigns encountered him at a complicated time.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

Bedside table: A military leader revealed on the page

February 13, 2022February 8, 2022

“The historical nonfiction book that I just finished reading is ‘LeMay: The Life and Wars of General Curtis LeMay’ by Warren Kozak. It is the life story of Curtis Emerson LeMay, who overcame disadvantages of his family’s limited circumstances to become one of the most influential United States’ military leaders in World War II and […]

The Forecaster

Letter: ‘Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it’

February 11, 2022February 14, 2022

On Jan. 10, CNN aired a documentary entitled “The Fight to Save American Democracy,” narrated by Fareed Zakaria. Much of the following is Zakaria’s quotes, taken from the documentary. Hitler came to power by eroding democracy from within, “enabled by Germany’s conservative establishment.” Germany “underestimated him and was eventually destroyed by him.” Political insiders willingly […]