Maine Public Advocate: Legislature must act now to save ratepayers from PUC solar program

An effective utility tax of about $275 per year on every CMP and Versant ratepayer simply cannot stand.

Our View: Strengthening the safety net for Maine’s safety net

Commentary: Maine lawmakers, regulators made child care as expensive as it is today

The state needs to examine regulations rather than continue to throw money at an industry that is rapidly disappearing, to the detriment of Maine’s economy.

Eduardo Porter: Fentanyl will win the war on drugs

Nicholas Goldberg: Trump’s up in the polls. How can that be?

Our View: Give landmark housing law a chance to work

As the housing crisis mounts, Maine shouldn't neuter a law designed to help relieve it.

Commentary: To support our state’s children we must support their families

Dozens of organizations across Maine are trying new "whole-family" strategies with a view to improving child welfare. Results so far have been promising.

Douglas Rooks: Toll from Supreme Court’s abortion decision keeps rising

Our View: Rainstorm shows how climate change will hit home

More frequent and more intense storms are already a reality. Without meaningful action on climate, they will worsen.

Commentary: Maine must urgently change the rhetoric about education

At one time, our state leaders talked about enticing the 'best and the brightest' into education. We have since strayed dangerously far from that vision.