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Opinion Contributor

Ending the sale of menthol cigarettes is critical in addressing racial health disparities

by Opinion Contributor June 11, 2021June 11, 2021

It would be difficult to name another widely available commercial product that has caused more deadly harm to Black Americans than menthol cigarettes.

Top Democrat proposes bill to give Legislature control of Capitol Police

by Rosemary Lausier January 30, 2021January 31, 2021

Keep your eye on these 10 Maine politicians in 2021

by Caitlin Andrews, Jessica Piper and Michael Shepherd December 26, 2020December 28, 2020

Lawmakers kick off a pandemic-altered session

by Caitlin Andrews December 2, 2020December 2, 2020

Pulling the curtain back on insular races for key leadership posts in Augusta

by Caitlin Andrews, Michael Shepherd and Jessica Piper November 6, 2020November 6, 2020

News, Politics, State

Black lawmakers call on Maine’s political leaders to speak against racism

by Maine Public June 11, 2020June 16, 2020

Daily Brief, Politics

How Maine’s political parties have fared in picking presidential nominees

by Michael Shepherd May 13, 2019May 13, 2019

Daily Brief, Politics

It’s crunch time for lawmakers trying to finalize Maine’s next two-year budget

by Michael Shepherd May 8, 2019May 8, 2019

Daily Brief, Politics

Conservation bond highlights competitive borrowing race for Maine lawmakers in 2019

by Michael Shepherd March 5, 2019March 5, 2019