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Commentary: With David Flanagan’s death, country loses model of bipartisan camaraderie

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 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 The Editorial Board October 21, 2021October 21, 2021

We are in a constitutional crisis in which false claims of voter fraud can undermine faith in elections, the independent senator said.

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 The Editorial Board October 19, 2021October 18, 2021

A federal judge rightly finds that the government needs more than guesswork to issue its whale protection plan.

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.

by The Editorial Board October 18, 2021October 17, 2021

Whether he was heading a company or volunteering for a cause, he did his best for the state he loved.

by Kelli McCannell Special to the Press Herald October 16, 2021October 18, 2021

The social media giant is just one player in a marketing and media ecosystem that sends damaging messages to girls.

by Stephanie Eglinton and Dee Kerry Special to the Press Herald October 12, 2021October 12, 2021

Getting vaccinated, wearing a mask in large groups will help slow the spread of virus in our communities.