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Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Single-payer would give U.S. patients, caregivers more control over health care system

by Joshua Gear Special to the Press Herald December 3, 2019December 2, 2019

Weaker campaign finance laws have enabled insurers and Big Pharma to create a system that benefits only them.

Local & State, News

Maine astronaut Chris Cassidy is headed back to space, where he’ll find another Mainer

by Gillian Graham November 7, 2019November 7, 2019

The York native is set to travel in April to the International Space Station, where he will spend nine days with fellow Mainer Jessica Meir before she returns to Earth.

Local & State, News

York agrees to pay $75,000 fine for building seawall without a permit

by Gillian Graham November 6, 2019November 6, 2019

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection says the town violated the Natural Resources Protection Act by not obtaining a permit before building the stepped seawall along Long Sands Beach.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Proud state watching as Maine native prepares to make history

by The Editorial Board October 16, 2019October 15, 2019

Jessica Meir is scheduled to take part in the first all-female spacewalk this week.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Vandals take damaging drive over York playing fields

by Dennis Hoey October 3, 2019October 3, 2019

Police are searching for suspects and say that repairing the grass Bog Road fields will cost about $4,000.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

Cape Neddick Country Club golf director charged with stealing $30,000 cart

by Dennis Hoey September 11, 2019September 12, 2019

Dustin Michael Hunter of Biddeford stole a golf cart designed for golfers with disabilities, York police say. Another suspect is still being sought.

Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Observer: Birth starts a grandparent’s journey

by Jim Fabiano Special to the Telegram September 1, 2019August 30, 2019

We live and grow along with the children who come into our lives.

Cops & Courts, Local & State, News

California man accused of crawling into bed with girl, 11, is indicted

by Dennis Hoey August 28, 2019August 28, 2019

A York County grand jury indicted Claudio Pinto, 31, on charges of burglary, aggravated criminal trespass, assault and attempted unlawful sexual contact.