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Maine Compass: How to address the political imbalance on college campuses

by James D. Hebert February 11, 2018February 9, 2018

Far from “fake news,” the lack of balanced perspectives, and the corresponding loss in public confidence, is real.

by Zoe Odlin-Platz February 11, 2018February 9, 2018

The legislation is one part of what must be a sensitive, multi-pronged fight to aid health and recovery.

by Jim Fossel February 11, 2018February 9, 2018

Lawmakers delayed the law, rather than implement it, leaving us in strange situation.

by Sam Shain February 11, 2018February 9, 2018

Fear is a valuable evolutionary tool. But in the modern world, it is leading us to ruin.

by Carol Gardner February 10, 2018February 9, 2018

Even when the aim is to be respectful, some words come with baggage that overrides those intentions.

by Don Roberts February 10, 2018February 9, 2018

Facing a huge field of candidates, voters in June will for the first time be ranking their choices on the ballot. Chaos is totally predictable.

by Nick Ullo and Angela Twitchell February 9, 2018February 9, 2018

Thanks to these organizations, Maine’s residents and economy get a boost from public land.

by Eliza Townsend February 9, 2018February 9, 2018

L.D. 1587 would establish a state insurance fund through employee contributions.

by Alan Caron February 8, 2018February 7, 2018

A Lewiston company shows the folly of programs that cut taxes in order to create jobs.

by Joel Stetkis February 8, 2018February 7, 2018

A bill before the Legislature would slow the increases passed in 2016, and give business owners a chance to catch their breath.