If Gov. Janet Mills decides against challenging Sen. Susan Collins, the 2nd District congressman could step up.
Douglas Rooks
Birthing unit closures a terrible omen for Maine hospitals | Douglas Rooks
This is what can happen when profit comes before people.
There’s a good reason Gov. Mills said ‘See you in court’ | Douglas Rooks
In the debate over trans girls’ place in school sports, a distinction needs to be made between ‘competition’ and ‘participation.’
Resistance in Maine is broader than I’ve seen in years | Douglas Rooks
Protest will only grow in appeal and participation as we go deeper into the second term.
Douglas Rooks: Dog, anthem, reptile, amphibian: Your legislators at work
Is actual bipartisanship on these questions possible? Yes and no.
Douglas Rooks: Transgender questions don’t justify Trump’s abuse
While the president may have a point about women’s athletics, the vilification of these athletes is uncalled for.
Douglas Rooks: Maine Department of Education must lead, not make excuses
The state’s shockingly poor standardized test scores demand action, not philosophizing.
Douglas Rooks: Firings and contract-shredding will never produce efficiency
Random terminations only demoralize employees and weaken agencies.
Douglas Rooks: Are we on course for a race between Mills and Collins?
The governor has us all thinking about her political future.
Douglas Rooks: Trump puts rule of law to the test
These are difficult months for those who work for the federal government and depend on its programs.