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Maine Voices: To keep Maine families together, stop treating people who use drugs as criminals

by Jason Trahan Special to the Press Herald April 9, 2021April 9, 2021

L.D. 967, LR 1817 and L.D. 994 would give more people a path to treatment and throw fewer people in jail.

Republicans in the Legislature say treating the budget as a non-emergency should not be the ‘new normal.’ Why not?

by Gary Libby Special to the Telegram April 8, 2021April 10, 2021

Since arriving in America, people of Asian descent have been a target of discrimination, harassment and violence, even here in Maine.

by Douglas Rooks April 8, 2021April 7, 2021

It’s the time to experiment. Is Augusta ready?

by Matthew Wellington Special to the Press Herald April 8, 2021April 8, 2021

With new variants spreading even as vaccination rates are rising, keep wearing masks, socially distancing and limiting non-essential travel.

by Wayne Kinney April 7, 2021April 6, 2021

RSU 9 and other local governments will be able to do their jobs better because the Legislature passed its budget early, Wayne Kinney writes.

by Craig Hickman Special to the Press Herald April 7, 2021April 6, 2021

L.D. 231 would let unenrolled voters cast one ballot in the primary of their choice without having to enroll in a political party.

by Clara Porter Special to the Press Herald April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

The 5 D’s of Upstander Intervention – Delegate, Distract, Delay, Document and Direct – can be practiced before you need them.

by Erik Heim Special to the Press Herald April 5, 2021April 4, 2021

An activist group is misrepresenting a project that has been approved by regulators.

Hundreds turned out Friday in York to mourn yet another abuse victim. Most, by far, were women.