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Maine Voices: Portland task force’s pesticide ordinance is full of loopholes

by Jody Spear Special to the Press Herald July 18, 2017July 17, 2017

The draft proposal hijacks the concept of integrated pest management to serve industry allies.

by Sara Burns Special to the Press Herald July 18, 2017July 17, 2017

There’s a smarter, fairer way to advance Maine’s energy future than what is now before the Legislature.

by CHARLES LAWTON July 18, 2017July 17, 2017

Looking for leaders, we should ask: How do you propose to govern our body politic?

by Bert Jongerden Special to the Press Herald July 17, 2017July 17, 2017

Seafood processors and farmers would benefit from such a place with access to ships and trains.

by Jim Fossel July 16, 2017July 14, 2017

Education reform that gives parents and students more choice and rewards good teachers loses out again as lawmakers make a budget deal.

by Charles Thompson Special to the Telegram July 16, 2017July 14, 2017

After smelly weapons fail to fend off furry little thieves, a home grower finally finds a way to enjoy some of his crop.

by Alan Caron July 16, 2017July 14, 2017

Republican lawmakers defeat their own idea and call it a win.

by Cynthia Dill July 16, 2017July 16, 2017

The Russian leader was mad at Hillary Clinton and at the U.S. Congress, and now email entangles the Trumps.

by Regina Rooney, Francine Garland Stark and Samaa Abdurraqib Special to the Telegram July 16, 2017July 15, 2017

To understand domestic violence homicides, look at a killer’s patterns of behavior and beliefs of entitlement.

by Kate Dempsey, Matt Marks and Matt Timberlake Special to the Press Herald July 15, 2017July 14, 2017

What’s not to like about clean water, 3,000 jobs and new systems – not to mention the ability to leverage federal funds?