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Greg Kesich: Election identity crisis – Will the real Maine please stand up?

Last week’s voting results raise some tough questions about where the state fits on the political spectrum.

by Bonny Rodden Special to the Press Herald November 14, 2017November 13, 2017

As lawmakers move ahead in the budget process, we pray they will vote for the vulnerable and voiceless.

by CHARLES LAWTON November 14, 2017November 13, 2017

And ‘will of the people’ votes are not an effective fix for self-interest government when lawmakers implement them however they see fit.

by Nancy Murdock Special to the Press Herald November 13, 2017November 14, 2017

Efforts are underway once again to bring the Equal Rights Amendment to the attention of the public.

by Rita Brown Special to the Telegram November 12, 2017November 10, 2017

Losing power isn’t fun, but it does make Mainers thankful for good neighbors, chainsaws and peanut butter sandwiches.

Now the state would be well served by smart regulation.

by Elyse DeFranco Special to the Telegram November 12, 2017November 13, 2017

We finally arrive at a moment in time where two countries right next to each other can see for themselves, and then it is lost.

by Cynthia Dill November 12, 2017November 10, 2017

Every reliable analysis shows the United States has no voting fraud problem.

by Nathan Ferrell Special to the Press Herald November 11, 2017November 10, 2017

Please join us at Back Cove as we wear blue and run to remember at noontime on Saturday, Dec. 2.

by Gina Barreca Tribune News Service November 11, 2017November 10, 2017

My new motto when it comes to dealing with things in my closet: mostly you should let them go.