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In such a rural state, the term 'maternity care desert' needs to be on our minds.

Temperatures could climb past 80 degrees on Sunday, followed by rain Monday and Tuesday, forecasters say.

The hike club will take place every other Saturday throughout the spring, showcasing Portland's expansive trail systems.

Hawaii’s Gabriela Bryan took her fifth World Surf League championship tour win at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach in Australia today, beating reigning world champion Molly Picklum to take an early lead in the 2026 world tour.

Most of Hawaii will get a respite from the heavy rain that has been drenching the islands, but just for a day.

No one gives the Loons the benefit of the doubt. Most people are very forgiving of the Vikings and Wild. So says the, uh, research.

Boston ties an NBA record for 3-pointers in a game and secures the No. 2 seed in the East in a win over New Orleans on Friday.

State lawmakers have proposed more regulations and transparency for assisted living and nursing homes as advocates raise red flags.

I deplore the vile creators and distributors of child porn. And I found your Feb. 17 article about the psychology of addiction to be shallow and misleading (“The psychology behind Eliot Cutler’s repeated arrests”). The article cited only  two sources, one of whom implied that a lack of willpower prevents porn addicts from curing themselves. […]

Have Americans had enough yet? Several years ago, I submitted a letter suggesting that America needs to wake up. This administration is successfully dismantling all of the progress that has been made in health care, infrastructure, freedoms, education, our status in the world order and the rule of law. We have a leader who refuses […]

A new surtax on incomes over $1 million would be particularly devastating for many of our small business owners.

Waxwings are nomadic because of their diet, which consists primarily of fruit.

Thank you for including the latest issue of the Working Waterfront in the March 19 Press Herald. My wife and I find this fascinating, eye-opening and incredibly relevant to living in coastal Maine. It reflects on so many issues, including economy, basic science, climate change, affordability and hard-working Mainers. We think it should be mandatory […]

Cells at the South Dakota State Penitentiary. (Courtesy of South Dakota Department of Corrections)Rep. Greg Jamison was flat out wrong. Last November, the Sioux Falls Republican said his colleagues in the Legislature would support reforms to improve prison inmate recidivism and rehabilitation. In a South Dakota Searchlight story, he predicted he could “almost assure” that “every legislator” would support the reforms. Jamison, who is a real estate broker when he’s not in the Capitol, should stick

Gold bars are photographed at the Texas Bullion Depository, the nation’s first state-run depository for precious metals. More states are eying legislation on gold to hedge against inflation. (Photo courtesy of Texas Comptroller’s Office)More states are piling up gold bars, or encouraging residents to use gold-backed debit cards, to hedge against inflation. Several states, including Western ones with rich mining histories, have been stockpiling gold as part of their broader state savings. And mor

Andrew Morris and Ryan Kreidler were called up to replace Royce Lewis and Cody Laweryson on the active roster.

U.S. and Iranian officials held separate talks with Pakistan's prime minister on Saturday amid a ceasefire made fragile by deep disagreements and unabated fighting in Lebanon.

One of Minnesota’s best-known market analysts, Jim Paulsen, outlines a case for greater risk and lower interest rates.

Condos in the metro are far more plentiful and affordable than single-family houses across the Twin Cities metro, making it a smart time to buy one and a tough time to sell one.

Duluth Family Sauna has private rooms available, and a communal men-only space in the basement.