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Maine needs to shed two myths to transform its economy

They are the myth of ‘The Two Maines’ and the myth that people ‘from away’ represent a threat.

by Brian Milakovsky Special to the Press Herald August 31, 2017August 31, 2017

American support for the Saudis is on auto-pilot, with no effective civilian or military oversight.

by David Leach Special to the Press Herald August 28, 2017August 28, 2017

Mainers have been targets of scammers since the IRS recently outsourced its debt collection process.

by Tom Tietenberg Special to the Press Herald August 22, 2017August 22, 2017

The program has missed opportunities to do more for the environment, energy efficiency and the economy.

by Sammy Potter Special to the Press Herald August 21, 2017August 21, 2017

Floor speeches are inconsequential, church and state aren’t far apart, and there’s hope for future.

by Molly Hogan Special to the Telegram August 20, 2017August 18, 2017

There was nothing more noteworthy than chitchatting with family, but it was all well worth remembering.

by Susannah Swihart and Clint Boothby Special to the Telegram August 20, 2017August 19, 2017

Their votes against the Senate’s Affordable Care Act repeal bill protected hospitals that are already under financial duress.

by Alan Caron August 20, 2017August 21, 2017

Charlottesville was far from the nation’s finest hour, but it offers an opportunity to renew our quest to attain our highest ideals.

by Cynthia Dill August 20, 2017August 21, 2017

He joins a shrinking group who try to equate hate mongers with those who oppose them.

by Jim Fossel August 20, 2017August 18, 2017

The lead up to Maine’s 2018 gubernatorial race may provide a glimpse of how the party will choose a presidential candidate.