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Jim Fossel: The right to hold unpopular views is under attack

by Jim Fossel July 5, 2020July 4, 2020

Margaret Chase Smith denounced McCarthyism 70 years ago. Her ‘Declaration of Conscience’ speaks to this moment in our politics and culture.

by Gretchen Preneta July 4, 2020July 1, 2020

In the time of COVID-19, more states should do the same.

by Tom Waddell July 3, 2020July 1, 2020

There are a number of ways to achieve that goal.

by Douglas Rooks July 2, 2020July 1, 2020

Churches are just one of the institutions negotiating tradeoffs in the time of the coronavirus.

by George Smith July 1, 2020June 30, 2020

The columnist has a few things on his mind this week.

Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh once assured Maine’s senior senator he’d respect legal precedent – until he didn’t.

by Steve Wessler Special to the Press Herald July 1, 2020July 1, 2020

A swastika painted in front of a Bangor synagogue is just the latest attempt to try to frighten and degrade a minority community.

by John Dougherty Special to the Press Herald June 30, 2020June 29, 2020

The pandemic has made clear that reliable and affordable internet is a necessity for our livelihood, our education, our health care and our economy.

by Lisa Miller June 30, 2020June 29, 2020

We don’t question the need for face coverings in hospitals, and we shouldn’t question there use in stores, factories and restaurants, either.

by Patricia M. LeVeen June 29, 2020June 28, 2020

The time has come for change, and that time is now.