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Jim Fossel: Maine’s Jared Golden can afford to alienate liberals – for now

by Jim Fossel March 21, 2021March 20, 2021

An announced primary challenger in 2022 should not derail the 2nd District Democrat.

by The Editorial Board March 21, 2021March 20, 2021

Like rural electrification in the 20th century, internet access and affordability could improve lives in the 21st.

by Roger Bowen Special to the Telegram March 21, 2021March 20, 2021

‘I really didn’t say everything I said’ is an unintentionally funny declaration that could have been uttered by one of our politicians.

by Jess Fay Special to the Press Herald March 20, 2021March 22, 2021

Coupled with the federal American Rescue Plan, Mainers are receiving support while they get themselves back on their feet after a challenging year.

by Cathy O'Neil Bloomberg Opinion March 20, 2021March 19, 2021

Correcting medical bias will require vigilance and care.

by Don Loprieno Special to the Press Herald March 20, 2021March 19, 2021

Conserving land with taxpayer funds shouldn’t require giving up local control and letting the state set the terms.

by Bloomberg Opinion March 20, 2021March 19, 2021

Identifying potential threats in the ranks is critical to national security.

by Courtney McCracken Special to the Press Herald March 20, 2021March 19, 2021

Amid increasing anti-Asian racism, a half-Chinese Portland resident wonders where she can go to fit in.

by L. Sandy Maisel, Lauren Gervais and Andrew Ordentlich Special to the Press Herald March 19, 2021March 18, 2021

Contests as hostile as Maine’s 2020 U.S. Senate race fuel the kind of pessimism that stymies lawmakers long after the last sign is taken down.

by Jared Golden Special to the Press Herald March 19, 2021March 18, 2021

By using budget reconciliation to enact COVID relief in 2021, Democrats have set up a fight with Republicans over expiring subsidies in 2023.