Augusta battles CMP, LePage fights drug abuse, and more

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Region depends on long-term health of its lakes

The state should do what it can to encourage renewable energy investments.

College education more important than ever, but paying for it is more difficult

Helping thousands of families get ready for college is not just generous, it’s visionary.

Questions remain about performance, governance and funding

Los Angeles Times

Sex offenders, government shutdowns and more that caught our attention this week.