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The View From Here: A tale of Maine’s two senators

Susan Collins and Angus King both represent Maine in Washington, but they seem to be doing fundamentally different jobs.

by Jim Fossel October 24, 2021October 22, 2021

Maine’s off-year ballot might be confusing to new residents, but these referendums and local races are very important.

by Meris Bickford and Julie Ann Smith Special to the Press Herald October 24, 2021October 25, 2021

The vaguely worded right could end up gutting state and local animal welfare and food safety laws.

by Chris O'Neil Special to the Press Herald October 22, 2021October 22, 2021

To supply the same amount of power as NECEC, it would take 2,500 wind turbines, 25 million solar panels or 24 new Wyman Dams.

by Josh Levy Special to the Press Herald October 22, 2021October 22, 2021

His work across the aisle during the Senate’s Katrina inquiry helped pave the way for legislation that has made us all safer.

by Douglas Rooks October 21, 2021October 20, 2021

The second-term congressman is playing a dangerous game with his opposition to President Biden’s agenda.

by Kelly Osborn Special to the Press Herald October 21, 2021October 21, 2021

Mainers with disabilities would love to work and are capable and productive yet often don’t get the chance to prove themselves.

by Jesse Watson Special to the Press Herald October 20, 2021October 19, 2021

If you want a more ecologically sound and economically free and just food system, vote ‘yes.’

by Nick Murray Special to the Press Herald October 20, 2021October 21, 2021

Instead of hoping for Washington to bail us out, Maine legislators should take a scalpel to onerous regulations.

by Rebecca Hobbes Special to the Press Herald October 19, 2021October 19, 2021

Each perpetrator is someone else’s supportive friend, loving brother, caring father, helpful neighbor or favorite coworker.