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DHHS official: Editorial overlooks strides made toward addressing child care challenges

by Todd Landry Special to the Press Herald February 6, 2021February 8, 2021

The state of Maine is improving the quality of child care services, increasing accessibility and supporting providers.

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Tom Waddell: We must unite around fundamental rights for all

by Tom Waddell February 5, 2021February 4, 2021

Christian terrorists helped storm the Capitol, and it was a long time coming.

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Commentary: MaineGeneral must be held to account for putting donors first

by Lance Tapley February 5, 2021February 4, 2021

The hospital’s actions lowered confidence in the vaccination system at a critical time.

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Commentary: Damning legal brief makes it even more obvious why Senate must convict Trump

by Michael McGough Los Angeles Times February 5, 2021February 5, 2021

The case against the former president doesn’t require any special effects.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: How cheats and scam artists are helping us invest in the future

by Alan Haley Special to the Press Herald February 5, 2021February 5, 2021

Whatever their background, anyone who spends a stimulus check is channeling most of that money into an economy that needs it.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Legislature should take steps to keep solar development green

by Ellen Griswold and Eliza Donoghue Special to the Press Herald February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

Lawmakers have the chance to guide the location of projects to minimize impacts on land that provides other important benefits.

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George Smith: There’s still work to do to restore Maine rivers

by George Smith February 3, 2021February 2, 2021

A lot has been done to remove dams and restore habitat, but it’s not enough.

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Bill Nemitz: He pleaded for a hospital bed, only to die outside his prison cell

by Bill Nemitz February 3, 2021February 2, 2021

Two years after Andrew Leighton’s death inside the Maine State Prison, his family wants their day in court.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: When it comes to fighting climate change, what does ‘bold’ look like?

by Dodie Jones Special to the Press Herald February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

An innovative policy calls for the government to charge companies for every ton of greenhouse gas they emit, then immediately send it back to Americans as a check.

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Scholars Strategy Network: How to protect workers in the age of COVID – and beyond

by Rob Glover February 2, 2021February 1, 2021

Our state’s labor policies should reflect Maine values.