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Commentary: Maine Democratic chair: LePage budget defies compassion, common sense

by Phil Bartlett Special to the Press Herald April 13, 2017April 13, 2017

In contrast, the Democrats’ Opportunity Agenda values investment in all Maine families, Phil Bartlett writes.

by Leonard Pitts April 12, 2017April 11, 2017

We can’t arrest our way out of the problem, but we can employ education, legislation and persuasion.

by Dr. Chuck Radis Special to the Press Herald April 12, 2017April 11, 2017

Family and emotional issues leave assisted suicide open to abuse. Hospice care is a humane, less risky option.

The U.S. government was paying a big chunk of the medical bills long before Obamacare became a thing.

by BENJAMIN TWINING Special to the Press Herald April 11, 2017April 10, 2017

Environmental changes driven by fossil fuel emissions put at risk many Maine businesses and jobs.

by MARC A. THIESSEN The Washington Post News Service April 11, 2017April 10, 2017

For decades, Democrats have placed their faith in international agreements to control the spread of dangerous weapons.

by CHARLES LAWTON April 11, 2017April 10, 2017

The determining factor: whether the labor force expands and businesses can find the skilled workers they need to keep growing.

by John Frary Special to the Press Herald April 10, 2017April 10, 2017

Any future conservative nominee to the high court will deal with the same arguments presented here.

by Alan Caron April 9, 2017April 7, 2017

The Republican Party needs to find itself again.

by Cynthia Dill April 9, 2017April 7, 2017

The rule change doesn’t mean much to people outside Washington.