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Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: More policymakers should support Maine’s leaders in addressing bone health

by Clifford J. Rosen and Ann L. Elderkin Special to the Press Herald September 24, 2019December 27, 2019

Stepped-up screening and treatment will ease the toll of osteoporosis, both personally and economically.

Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics

How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week

by Targeted News Service September 22, 2019September 23, 2019

Among other legislation, the House passed the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act, extending various VA programs through next September.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Keep failed southern border policies out of Maine

by The Editorial Board September 1, 2019December 27, 2019

The tough talk from our state’s new Border Patrol agent in charge should raise red flags.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Trump’s rule punishes legal immigrants

by The Editorial Board August 13, 2019December 27, 2019

Using the full power of the U.S. government to add to the misery of people without power is cruel and pointless.

Maine, Nation & World, News

Researchers back Chellie Pingree’s efforts to keep agricultural agencies in DC

by Steve Collins August 12, 2019August 13, 2019

The Trump administration’s plan to move two agricultural research agencies to Kansas City has drawn sharp criticism from scientists and Maine’s 1st District congresswoman.

Maine, Nation & World, Politics

Maine’s lawmakers call for more effort to combat hate crimes

by Steve Collins July 31, 2019November 5, 2019

Though hate crimes appear to be down in Maine, the state’s senators and members of Congress say it’s important to address i t.

Maine, Nation & World, Uncategorized

Bucking trend, Golden opposes House impeachment inquiry

by Steve Collins July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

Maine’s 2nd District congressman says going after Trump would only contribute to partisan rancor.

Maine, News

Measure in U.S. House seeks answers to whether military created Lyme disease

by Steve Collins July 16, 2019July 17, 2019

Members of Congress voted unanimously last week to order the Pentagon to report about any biological weapons program that may have mistakenly or deliberately exposed Americans to tick-borne diseases.