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Jim Fossel: Poliquin enters a new world in race for his old seat in Congress

by Jim Fossel August 22, 2021August 21, 2021

Events of the last few years, from COVID to Jan. 6, will force the candidate to run on more than his record.

Renegade Democrats say they are promoting an infrastructure deal, but they are actually endangering it and much more.

by K. Tsianina Lomawaima Special to The Washington Post August 22, 2021August 19, 2021

When coming to terms with the history of a destructive policy, the nation needs to be guided by accountability, not pity.

by Victoria Hugo-Vidal August 22, 2021August 21, 2021

Our disastrous Afghanistan pullout has endangered the lives of the people who made our 20-year occupation possible.

by Kristen Farnham Special to the Telegram August 22, 2021August 23, 2021

The country-folk singer-songwriter passed away this month, leaving for her fans a soundtrack for their lives.

by Sam Zager Special to the Telegram August 22, 2021August 20, 2021

They’ve been put to the test by duly skeptical scientists, and the findings are unmistakable: They save lives.

by Brandon Giberson Special to the Press Herald August 21, 2021August 20, 2021

Assessing who is safe to own or carry weapons should be done with care – not under the time constraints typical of Maine’s emergency departments.

by Solomon Jones The Philadelphia Inquirer August 21, 2021August 20, 2021

Condemning authoritarianism, domestic terrorism and violence toward women must start at home.

by Debra Gore-Mann Progressive Perspectives (Tribune News Service) August 20, 2021August 20, 2021

The rules should be expanded to apply to the internet-based ‘nonbanks’ that are underwriting two-thirds of home loans.

by Kelley McDaniel Special to the Press Herald August 20, 2021August 20, 2021

Efforts by Maine Rep. Jared Golden and his fellow centrists to stymie a social policy spending plan bring up memories of my deadbeat dad.