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Our View: Maine should replace its current flag with the simpler original

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD March 5, 2019March 4, 2019

As the state prepares for its 200th birthday, it’s time to retire a hodgepodge of images that doesn’t deliver a coherent message.

by Gordon L. Weil Special to the Press Herald March 4, 2019March 3, 2019

The utility should fulfill the benefits that it promises up front.

Restoring the simple and meaningful 1901 design would be a great way to mark our bicentennial.

You can chase novelty forever, but some of the strangest sights are the ones that come and find you.

by Mary Cayford Special to the Press Herald January 24, 2019January 24, 2019

It’s our chance to show our children that nobody should be treated as less than human.

by John Massaro Special to the Press Herald September 25, 2018September 26, 2018

Sen. Collins could do the same today, by standing up for her belief in women’s right to decide whether to have an abortion.

by Robert Skoglund September 15, 2018September 15, 2018

The horse was not outdated overnight, but no, hardly a week goes by when we are not assaulted by some change or complicated technical innovation.

by The Editorial Board August 22, 2018August 22, 2018

As visits to Baxter and the new national monument increase, a new director must resist calls for more amenities.

by Zoe Gaston Special to the Telegram August 5, 2018August 3, 2018

A Navy brat and Army spouse who moved here 22 years ago keeps her answer simple when asked, ‘Where are you from?’

by Associated Press June 28, 2018June 28, 2018

Since 1984, he was the writer of the daily feature that includes a capsule summary of significant events that took place on that date.