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Commentary: Gov. LePage misinforms public in push to end land trust tax exemptions

by Tim Glidden, David Trahan and Kate Dempsey Special to the Press Herald June 29, 2017June 28, 2017

About 95% of the land is already on the tax rolls, and the fiscal impact of taxing the others would be negligible.

Republicans might not like taxes, but they pay for our country’s basic services – including Medicaid.

In announcing a ‘no’ vote on the Senate health care bill, the Maine senator acted within a reasoned tradition that we forgot existed.

by Janet T. Mills Special to the Press Herald June 28, 2017June 28, 2017

Legislators are reviewing a bill to clarify why some drugs cost so much – and to empower legal action.

by Lori Parham and Hilary Schneider Special to the Press Herald June 27, 2017June 27, 2017

We urge Maine Sen. Susan Collins to stand her ground against the Better Care Reconciliation Act.

by CHARLES LAWTON June 27, 2017June 26, 2017

Maine has to start working on its population problem now because next year, it will only get worse.

by PETER MILLS AND KAREN STRAM Special to the Press Herald June 27, 2017June 27, 2017

Two fellow Maine Republicans urge the senator to oppose any bill that would reduce funding for this key health care provider.

by Joshua Gear Special to the Press Herald June 26, 2017June 26, 2017

It’s part of the same moral responsibility that Americans share for public safety and education.

by Ruth Dater Special to the Telegram June 25, 2017June 23, 2017

To the uninitiated, the process of procuring, cooking and eating a lobster can be curious and maybe a little barbaric.

by DONALD N. ZILLMAN Special to the Telegram June 25, 2017June 26, 2017

June 5, 1917, was a landmark in American military history – the day that men ages 21-30 had to register for the draft.