Douglas Rooks: A chill wind blows over Maine state budget

A projected shortfall shows the party's over, and both parties have yet to deal with it, the columnist writes.

Douglas Rooks: Potential Kennebec dam sales offer creative solution

Douglas Rooks: How to fix the way Maine funds new school construction

The state's model simply isn't working, and is leaving communities with out-of-date buildings.

Douglas Rooks: Republicans join the battle to save democracy

In Maine, two former state senators have kickstarted an effort to appeal to Republican voters who have doubts about Donald Trump, and may consider voting for Kamala Harris, the columnist writes.

Douglas Rooks: Referendum will allow Maine voters to decide on ‘red flag’ law

The Legislature could not pass the rules, which represent the most obvious needs in fighting gun violence, the columnist writes.

Douglas Rooks: Dejoy’s plan for U.S. Postal Service will create death spiral for mail delivery

The USPS is a great public service. We should treat it like one, writes the columnist.

Douglas Rooks: Jared Golden marches to his own drummer

Douglas Rooks: Potential of the University of Maine System can still be realized

Long-overdue investments are making a difference, but there is still a long way to go, writes the columnist.

Douglas Rooks: Not a bad time to go to work

If you’re a young Mainer, you can probably find an interesting job here. If you’re a visitor, there may finally be enough here to tempt you to settle down and raise a family, the columnist writes.

Douglas Rooks: One small victory for Maine tax filers