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Commentary: Dollar stores benefit from the age of financial inequality

by Helaine Olen The Washington Post December 19, 2018December 18, 2018

Even with a flourishing economy, many people feel the need to shop at low-cost stores to stretch their household dollars.

by Elizabeth Handschy Special to the Press Herald December 15, 2018December 14, 2018

The proposal would keep Portland healthier and give part-time workers a cushion.

Invest in Tomorrow intends to develop an action plan to help children, which ultimately will help the state’s workforce.

by Leonard Pitts December 5, 2018December 5, 2018

A wealthy Florida money manager took horrible advantage of troubled underage girls, but the ‘punishment’ failed to fit the crime.

by Nicholas Pangakis Special to the Press Herald November 3, 2018November 3, 2018

If you want to help, you can vote Tuesday for candidates who will defend immigrants.

by Elizabeth Clemente The Forecaster November 1, 2018November 1, 2018

Democrat Rep. Ralph Tucker is seeking a third term representing part of Brunswick, while his Republican opponent has raised no campaign money.

by Herb Janick Special to the Press Herald October 8, 2018October 9, 2018

We need resources for housing, health care and treatment for mental health and substance use disorder.

by Roderick M. Hills Jr. Special to The Washington Post September 23, 2018September 21, 2018

Affordable or not, adding new housing tends to drive down the price. It is simply a matter of supply and demand.

New census figures show that the state’s median income did grow faster than the national rate in 2017, to more than $56,000.

by The Editorial Board September 3, 2018September 2, 2018

Despite signs of a strong economy, stagnant wages are holding back working families.