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Reps. Fay and Ingwersen: For Maine to beat forever chemicals, we need federal and state solutions

by Jess Fay and Henry Ingwersen October 3, 2019October 2, 2019

It’s heartening that Maine will be phasing out the use of toxic PFAS in food packaging, but that’s just a first step.

The agencies also challenge a new state law that limits the reporting of medical debt.

by The Editorial Board September 29, 2019December 27, 2019

A commitment to innovation creates an opportunity for the state to have an outsize impact on a global problem.

by Joe H. Pickering Jr. September 29, 2019December 27, 2019

The current system gives presidential nomination power to the parties and takes it away from the people.

Ultimately, we can’t maintain a viable road system without raising more money.

Other voters are writing Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, asking him to remove their signatures.

by The Editorial Board September 19, 2019September 19, 2019

Devices designed to command your attention are not fit for a driver behind the wheel.

Opponents of the new requirement for school-age immunizations submit more than enough valid signatures to challenge the law on the March ballot.

by Julie Pease Special to the Press Herald September 17, 2019September 16, 2019

A single state health plan would have greater bargaining power, control costs and improve Mainers’ health.

The independent commission will look into ways to overcome the state’s $140 million yearly funding gap for roads and bridges.