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Gina Barreca: After ‘Operation Varsity Blues,’ the Sopranos seem like amateurs

After palms are greased to get kids into college, who will have to be bribed to ensure they graduate?

by Richard Barringer Special to the Press Herald March 15, 2019March 14, 2019

Maine can’t cut its carbon emissions without further hydropower, such as that delivered via NECEC.

by Karl W. Smith Bloomberg Opinion March 15, 2019March 14, 2019

Effective policymaking in a polarized America hinges on party credibility.

by MARC A. THIESSEN March 15, 2019March 14, 2019

Focusing on Donald Trump’s impeachment and other extremist goals would likely result in his re-election.

by DANA MILBANK March 14, 2019March 13, 2019

They’ll uphold his emergency declaration even though it puts military projects in their districts on the block.

by Susan Atkinson and Ryan Reed Special to the Press Herald March 14, 2019March 14, 2019

In 4 Maine communities and worldwide, a strike Friday will challenge inaction on climate change.

Unfortunately, the ideological segregation that 63red Safe promotes is nothing new.

by Anthony S. Fauci Special to The Washington Post March 13, 2019March 13, 2019

We must use the tools we already have: drugs that prevent the disease and drugs that treat it.

by Orlando E. Delogu Special to the Press Herald March 13, 2019March 12, 2019

To address fishermen’s needs, the city should make significant zoning changes.

by KATHLEEN PARKER March 12, 2019March 12, 2019

The Arizona senator, who recently disclosed having been raped in the military, wants to continue to speak for women.