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Maine Voices: If we demand leaders with character, that will make America great

by Joseph W. Gauld Special to the Press Herald July 4, 2017July 3, 2017

Our Founding Fathers envisioned this kind of leader when they defined America as a set of beliefs.

by Cynthia Dill July 2, 2017June 30, 2017

Pet your dog this weekend, people.

by John Glowa Special to the Telegram July 2, 2017July 1, 2017

Studies show that spending money trying to control our native population of coywolves is almost entirely a waste.

by Jim Fossel July 2, 2017June 30, 2017

Both parties are leaving themselves open to challenge from all sides.

by Gina Barreca Special to the Hartford Courant July 1, 2017June 30, 2017

And there is a bonus tip to make life better for ourselves and everybody around us.

by Garrison Keillor Special to The Washington Post July 1, 2017June 30, 2017

The Senate staffers trying to put lipstick on a cruel House health care bill are spitting into the wind.

by Charles Scontras Special to the Press Herald July 1, 2017June 30, 2017

Maine’s history offers early examples of prejudice against workers who labored with their hands.

by Jeffrey Libby Special to the Press Herald June 30, 2017June 30, 2017

Only quality rehabilitative programs can transform prisoners into functioning members of society.

by Charles Krauthammer The Washington Post June 30, 2017June 29, 2017

In sports, the pain of losing is greater than the pleasure of winning.

by Hannah Pingree Special to the Press Herald June 30, 2017June 30, 2017

Repealing ranked-choice voting would bind us to an election system that remains deeply flawed.