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Greg Kesich: Poliquin’s bold tweet can’t hide his true record on health care

The 2nd District congressman can say that he’d vote ‘no’ on a hypothetical bill, but he already voted ‘yes’ on a real one.

by Jim O'Connor Special to the Press Herald July 25, 2017July 25, 2017

And the irony is, if we ‘let Obamacare fail,’ the federal government will have to step in and fix it.

by CHARLES LAWTON July 25, 2017July 24, 2017

That strategy is a lot more likely to hit the targets of better outcomes, more innovation and lower cost.

by KATHLEEN PARKER July 25, 2017July 24, 2017

Alan Shearer elevated the prose of many writers for decades but was never in the spotlight – until now.

by Patrick Costin Special to the Press Herald July 24, 2017July 23, 2017

Portland’s Planning Board and City Council have to balance private interests with promoting prosperity.

Neither party has addressed the fundamental problem, which is the high cost, not who should pay the bill.

by Jim Fabiano Special to the Telegram July 23, 2017July 21, 2017

Here in southern Maine, pestilence is a perennial problem that comes crawling or burrowing each summer.

by Glenn Cummings Special to the Telegram July 23, 2017July 22, 2017

Ever-rising college debt is putting too many of our young people’s futures in the most precarious balance.

by Cynthia Dill July 23, 2017July 21, 2017

National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts are trying to collect on student loans they don’t own, and that constitutes fraud.

by Gina Barreca Special to the Hartford Courant July 22, 2017July 21, 2017

It’s tough to relinquish the grudges we develop when we’re faced with betrayal, lies and unacceptable actions.