Hilary Koch: To pee or not to pee (sitting down)

Teaching boys that it’s acceptable to leave a mess for others to clean underpins the idea that men’s needs come first, Hilary Koch writes.

Scholars Strategy Network: Our health is on the line this election

Americans have the ability to pick representatives who will make a huge slew of decisions affecting our futures and also our ability to empower ourselves, writes Amy Fried.

Michael Webber: Each vote in the Nov. 5 election is like a flake a snowstorm

Letter

Sen. Craig Hickman: We must protect all our children

Maine Compass: National Coming Out Day is a reminder of our history, strength

We also gather with hope, determination, and a fierce commitment to protecting what we’ve created together.

Opinion: We need an election timeout

Stop and ask yourself about the consequences of being OK with vitriol, indecency, division and crudeness in any candidacy.

Hilary Koch: The power of just saying ‘no’

Setting boundaries can be hard, but it leads to a better life.

Roger Katz: Why this longtime Republican is voting for Kamala Harris

Stopping Donald Trump and the risk he poses to our country is more important than party politics, writes the former four-term Republican state senator from Augusta.

Opinion: A supportive community pauses before judging a child

My 7-year-old daughter didn't let her ADHD or autism spectrum disorder disrupt her enjoyment of a recent concert at Merrill Auditorium. She's one of the lucky ones.

Opinion: A sustainable future for Maine requires us to buy local

If we want a strong Maine economy, we must do our part to create it.