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Our View: Pepper-spray device poor choice for Maine group’s innovation honor

by The Editorial Board May 19, 2022May 18, 2022

A consumer-market mobile crowd-control system unnecessarily exploits social division.

by Ben Martens and Sean Mahoney Special to the Press Herald May 19, 2022May 18, 2022

Federal officials should do a full environmental review and weigh stakeholders’ input before choosing areas for offshore development.

by F. Heath Gorham Special to the Press Herald May 19, 2022May 19, 2022

With long wait lists and too few treatment beds, police carry out a vital public health role by administering Narcan.

by Gita Rao Special to the Press Herald May 18, 2022May 17, 2022

Given cannabis’ accessibility in the community, it’s vital for adults to recognize the symptoms and initiate judgment-free communication.

by The Editorial Board May 17, 2022May 19, 2022

Party leaders tolerate radical anti-immigrant ideology, even as it motivates racist massacres like last weekend’s mass shooting in Buffalo.

by Robert Deeley Special to the Press Herald May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

The authors of this misnamed law want to conscript religious objectors into providing abortions.

by Michele Meyer and Michael Brennan Special to the Press Herald May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

We’ve pursued solid policy decisions grounded in facts, consideration of multiple perspectives and fair and productive dialogue.

by The Editorial Board May 15, 2022May 14, 2022

Out of control rents are attracting speculative investors who want to raise them even higher.

by Jim Fossel May 15, 2022May 14, 2022

Regardless of where you stand on abortion, breaking the confidentiality of a court proceeding will damage the rule of law.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal May 15, 2022May 14, 2022

A new college graduate is ready to take off and make the world a better place.