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Commentary: Toll of infectious disease may finally provoke action on climate change

by Fred Cohan and Isaac Klimasmith Special to the Los Angeles Times December 5, 2018December 4, 2018

It will be harder for the U.S. to see global warming as a far-off threat as things like Lyme grow more prevalent.

by Eric D. Lister Special to the Press Herald December 3, 2018December 3, 2018

Democrats need to offer Republican lawmakers willing to collaborate a seat at the table.

by VICTORIA HUGO-VIDAL December 2, 2018November 24, 2021

And you can make other kids feel lucky this Christmas by donating to the Press Herald Toy Fund.

by Molly Hogan Special to the Telegram December 2, 2018November 30, 2018

In life and in snack choices, sticking to the known option can deprive you of the delight of the new.

For a needy, whiny traveler, the sincere and bountiful solace of her spouse is just not enough.

by Scott Martelle Los Angeles Times December 1, 2018December 2, 2018

The government insists on detaining kids but doesn’t properly vet those hired to care for them.

by Susan Olcott Special to the Press Herald December 1, 2018December 2, 2018

The way the Mere Point plan was handled fails to take local input into account.

by John Lambert Special to the Press Herald November 30, 2018November 30, 2018

We should at least try to leave the next generation something comparable to what we inherited.

House lawmakers can either cut deals with a willing president, or instead pursue endless investigations.

by David Rosen Tribune News Service November 30, 2018November 29, 2018

A shattering new movie sheds light on pseudoscience-based counseling methods that have long been discredited but persist nonetheless.