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Sens. Collins and King unveil earmark funding requests for over 150 Maine projects

by Colin Woodard July 14, 2021July 15, 2021

The senators’ requests total almost half a billion dollars; most of the earmarks submitted by Reps. Pingree and Golden advance.

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: Make new internet networks future proof

by Los Angeles Times Editorial Board July 12, 2021July 14, 2021

A one-time investment in the information superhighway should not stick users in the slow lane.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voice: Collins, King should vote to repeal outdated 2002 Iraq war authorization

by Marian Dalton Special to the Press Herald July 10, 2021July 9, 2021

Maine’s senators have come out in favor of the legislative branch reasserting its authority to declare war. Supporting S.J. Res. 10 is one way to do that.

Nation & World

Committee on Jan. 6 Capitol attack by pro-Trump mob will hold first hearing this month

by Felicia Sonmez Washington Post July 9, 2021July 9, 2021

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi moved to form the committee after Senate Republicans blocked an effort to create an independent, bipartisan commission.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: To prevent crisis, infrastructure bill must include America’s care economy

by Rebekah Etralgo Progressive Media Project July 9, 2021July 8, 2021

Unlike the fundamental framework of roads and bridges, Sen. Susan Collins says, home-based care is ‘not infrastructure.’ The evidence suggests otherwise.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Maine needs to better prepare for changing climate – and we can’t do it alone

by Lydia Blume and Sarah Pebworth Special to the Press Herald July 9, 2021July 8, 2021

Our congressional delegation should press for approval of federal funding that will protect Mainers who live and make their livelihood by the rising seas.