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Commentary: Garland has more than enough to investigate Trump

by Timothy L. O'Brien Bloomberg Opinion March 30, 2022March 29, 2022

A federal judge’s clear-eyed assessment of the ex-president’s intent to overturn the 2020 election adds to the pile of existing evidence.

by Joshua Moss Special to the Press Herald March 29, 2022March 30, 2022

Some cities with strong, executive mayors have many of the problems Portland’s Charter Commission is seeking to solve.

by Joseph McDonnell University of Southern Maine March 27, 2022March 31, 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reminds us that words and symbols are powerful weapons in times of war.

by Charlie Summers Special to the Press Herald March 26, 2022April 8, 2022

It’s already illegal to sell tobacco to minors, so a ban on some products will affect only law-abiding Maine adults.

by Robert Skoglund March 26, 2022March 29, 2022

Leaving a will that is at the mercy of a probate judge may not engender fond memories among your heirs.

by Steve deCastro and Quincy Hentzel Special to the Press Herald March 24, 2022April 6, 2022

A lack of affordable child care for working parents is a brake on Maine employers’ ability to hire.

by Michael J. Socolow University of Maine March 13, 2022March 10, 2022

Is ‘headline stress disorder’ real? Yes, but those who thrive on the news often lose sight of it.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal March 13, 2022March 12, 2022

The Maine real estate market is rough for anyone without a big income.

by Jim Fossel March 13, 2022September 16, 2022

In what’s shaping up to be a good Republican year, the Democrat risks having to run on what little she’s accomplished in her first term.

by Jennifer Monti Special to the Telegram March 13, 2022March 12, 2022

Connectivity, even more than your doctors or health systems, has a direct impact on the most important predictors of your long-term health.