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Garrison Keillor: Blessed are the winners and the deal-makers – big time

by Garrison Keillor The Washington Post News Servicewith Bloomberg News February 25, 2017February 25, 2017

And that’s why I won the presidential election in a landslide with 306 Electoral College votes.

There is no greater showcase for the future leaders of our state than the annual high school athletic tournaments.

by Catherine Besteman Special to the Press Herald February 24, 2017February 24, 2017

Immigrants actually make U.S. cities better, not worse, and Lockman’s fear-mongering cannot change that simple truth.

A commitment to financial stability and core priorities has put the department on stable ground at last.

There are a lot of questions to answer before the new law is fully implemented.

by Severin Beliveau February 22, 2017February 21, 2017

Making sure working families have health care should be more important than another tax cut for the wealthy.

by George Smith February 22, 2017February 21, 2017

As a state, we decided long ago to give all residents access to what their community needs.

Many of those we spoke to are embarrassed by asking for cash, and they say they’d rather be working.

by Rachel Bouvier Special to the Press Herald February 21, 2017

Before any permits are granted, the risks of environmental degradation must be examined.

by Shelley Cohen Konrad Special to the Press Herald February 20, 2017

Banning refugees and immigrants brings back the worst – and best – of episodes from our history.