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Maine Voices: Poisoned bait kills more than mice

by Lega Sammut Medcalf Special to the Press Herald February 8, 2020February 7, 2020

Dogs and cats, foxes, bobcats, hawks, eagles and owls all are at risk of death if they eat poisoned rodents.

by Justin Chenette Special to the Press Herald February 8, 2020February 7, 2020

New reforms mean that no longer will we have a political system of the lobbyist, by the corporation and for the bottom line.

by Gina Barreca Hartford Courant February 8, 2020February 7, 2020

I don’t brave the day’s headlines until after I’ve scanned the comics and my horoscope.

by The Editorial Board February 7, 2020February 6, 2020

The Spitzer space telescope answered longstanding questions about our universe, and raised many others.

by Rep. Lori Gramlich and Dr. Sydney Sewall Special to the Press Herald February 7, 2020February 6, 2020

Infants and children are most vulnerable to the harmful effects of prolonged exposure.

by Martica Douglas Special to the Press Herald February 7, 2020February 6, 2020

The approval of the massive mixed-use 58 Fore St. project is the latest decision at odds with the city’s pledges to work toward a low-carbon economy.

by Mark Dion Special to the Press Herald February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

L.D. 1646 could keep CMP as the private operator of the publicly owned utility – at higher rates.

by The Editorial Board February 6, 2020February 5, 2020

But Maine Sen. Angus King rightly argued that removal was needed to prevent future bad acts.

by Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald February 5, 2020February 4, 2020

Look away from the backsides of JLo and Shakira and consider the burning of the planet and the spike in hate crimes, for starters.

by The Editorial Board February 5, 2020February 4, 2020

Some Maine restaurants are encouraging patrons to put their devices away – and they’re finding that they’re enjoying their meals out more.