The digital world, continued service cuts and price increases are ongoing challenges, but there are steps that can be taken to deliver the agency from the brink of disaster.
Douglas Rooks
Jared Golden, dark horse Senate candidate? | Douglas Rooks
If Gov. Janet Mills decides against challenging Sen. Susan Collins, the 2nd District congressman could step up.
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.