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Our View: Lawmakers should back college debt relief bond

by The Editorial Board July 24, 2017July 24, 2017

It’s an economic development opportunity, attracting employees instead of employers.

by Connie Hoffman July 23, 2017July 21, 2017

A column about education spending prompts reflection on how to ensure a successful learning experience.

Democrat Scott Hamann’s vulgar Facebook post had Republicans calling for his resignation.

by Tony Buxton Special to the Press Herald July 20, 2017July 19, 2017

A bill up for vote this week  means the PUC could ensure  wise use of solar, despite  CMP’s cockeyed arguments otherwise.

by Sara Burns Special to the Press Herald July 18, 2017July 17, 2017

There’s a smarter, fairer way to advance Maine’s energy future than what is now before the Legislature.

by The Editorial Board July 16, 2017July 14, 2017

A modest change to the way power producers are paid is what an industry needs to expand.

by Kate Dempsey, Matt Marks and Matt Timberlake Special to the Press Herald July 15, 2017July 14, 2017

What’s not to like about clean water, 3,000 jobs and new systems – not to mention the ability to leverage federal funds?

by The Editorial Board July 14, 2017July 13, 2017

At the very least, Scott Hamann should apologize on the House floor and disavow the suggestion that he’d harm Trump.

by Vaughan Woodruff Special to the Press Herald July 11, 2017July 10, 2017

Supporting L.D. 1504 with an override vote can thwart efforts to move solar policy backward.

by The Editorial Board July 11, 2017July 11, 2017

Legislators who see the clear need for more treatment options are blocked by those who want to punish people for addiction.