Commentary: Maine reaches milestone on road to tax fairness

Starting in 2020, the poorest households in our state will no longer pay a larger share of their income in taxes than the wealthiest do.

Commentary: 9/11 led me to Syria, Afghanistan and national service

Christine M. Flowers: Kavanaugh confirmation hearings still offer a warning one year later

Commentary: The NRA is not a terrorist organization

George Smith: A look back at life’s little disasters

The columnist says now, at age 70, he can find them all a little amusing.

Maine Compass: Act now to keep planet livable

A Sept. 15 event in Waterville is part of a national effort to force elected officials to act on climate change.

Maine Voices: Near-shutdown of refugee resettlement program is bad for Portland

New Americans make the city more prosperous, our schools more diverse and our restaurant scene more interesting.

Sen. Collins: Bill takes bipartisan approach to lowering medication costs

The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act will benefit consumers and reduce government spending.

Secretary of State: Buckle up – you won’t be sorry

That thin band of nylon can be a lifesaver, Matthew Dunlap says.

Community Compass: Column on Slates incident left some truths out