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Published
December 10, 2018

Commentary: More dental hygiene therapists would mitigate a Maine crisis

The state's dentists are graying and few in number in places where their services are most needed.
Published
December 9, 2018

Another View: State statistics don’t fully reflect impact of Lyme disease

The problem is much more serious than public health officials and doctors are willing to admit.
Published
December 8, 2018

Only 1 tribal representative bound for Maine State House

With state-tribal relations still strained, only the Passamaquoddy Tribe opts for representation.
Published
December 6, 2018

Our View: Maine attorney general election should be more open

Requiring on-the-record voting by legislators would shed light on what is an obscure process.
Published
December 5, 2018

Democrats assume control of Maine Legislature, select leaders and top state officers

Sara Gideon of Freeport will have a larger Democratic majority in her second term as House speaker while Troy Jackson of Allagash will lead a new Democratic majority in the Senate.
Published
December 4, 2018

Panel that will advise Maine lawmakers on marijuana laws is taking shape

Among those named so far to the 15-member Marijuana Advisory Commission are state legislators, a lawyer and lobbyists.
Published
December 4, 2018

Chief justice to swear in Maine lawmakers as Gov. LePage has surgery

His spokeswoman says Gov. Paul LePage is scheduled for back surgery Wednesday, when the state's legislators will be sworn in.
Published
December 4, 2018

Democrats select Bangor lawmaker to be Maine’s next attorney general

The nomination of Rep. Aaron Frey to replace Attorney General Janet Mills, who will become governor in January, is likely to be affirmed in a vote Wednesday.
Published
December 3, 2018

Maine Voices: Victories present both peril and possibility to Maine Democrats

Democrats need to offer Republican lawmakers willing to collaborate a seat at the table.
Published
December 1, 2018

Bill would allow local-option sales tax to help Maine cities raise revenue

Democratic Rep. Mike Sylvester of Portland says the measure would help service center communities pay for public services by exporting cost to tourists.