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The View From Here: A tale of Maine’s two senators

Susan Collins and Angus King both represent Maine in Washington, but they seem to be doing fundamentally different jobs.

by Robert Skoglund October 23, 2021October 22, 2021

My brother started out with a cardboard chart of seven generations – now I’m online trying to trace us back to Attila the Hun.

by Jess Falero and Kim Cook Special to the Press Herald October 23, 2021October 22, 2021

Portland doesn’t have to build the largest shelter north of Boston in order to provide effective services.

by Chris O'Neil Special to the Press Herald October 22, 2021October 21, 2021

To supply the same amount of power as NECEC, it would take 2,500 wind turbines, 25 million solar panels or 24 new Wyman Dams.

by Josh Levy Special to the Press Herald October 22, 2021October 21, 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 20, 2021

Mainers with disabilities would love to work and are capable and productive yet often don’t get the chance to prove themselves.

by Brandon Mazer Special to the Press Herald October 21, 2021October 21, 2021

As a city councilor, I’d be committed to working with others so that everyone has the opportunity to live, work and prosper here.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald October 20, 2021October 19, 2021

I venerate the ideals on which this country was founded. Sadly, many others no longer do.

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 19, 2021

Instead of hoping for Washington to bail us out, Maine legislators should take a scalpel to onerous regulations.