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Protesters rally against the presence of U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement in Maine, Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, in Portland, Maine.

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Comment & Opinion, Opinion

January 26, 2026

The greater discussion on immigration and ICE

By KENIN M. SPIVAK RealClearPolitics

Most of the recent vitriolic opposition to ICE is a feint by unrepentant open-borders progressives. ...

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Proposal: Taxpayer-funded projects need local workers

By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square

January 26, 2026

HARRISBURG – Publicly funded construction projects often hire workers from other states, who, rather than pay taxes for local schools and services, br...

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Reader sounds off on cursive

January 26, 2026

Dear Heloise: I just have to comment about the lack of needing to teach cursive writing in the letter as described by the retired educator from Montan...

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Comment & Opinion, Opinion

Other Voices: Cruel, callous illiberalism

January 26, 2026

The illiberal and liberal traditions have coexisted since the inception of the American nation. Illiberalism is when power is personal, direct, and ri...

Business, Local News

Local oil purchasers increase prices

January 26, 2026

Two local oil purchasers have increased the price they will pay for Penn grade crude oil. Effective Friday, American Refining Group and Ergon Oil Purc...

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Comment & Opinion, Opinion

Pa. should restrict student mobile devices at school

By AARON CHAPIN

January 26, 2026

Pennsylvania’s educators have long known that easy student access to smartphones, watches, and tablets is a problem in our public schools. But when it...

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