Commentary: Right now, reducing energy costs must be Augusta’s first priority

Maine Republicans face leadership decision in wake of election losses

Multiple candidates are competing to be party chair for the next two years.

Democrats tout Gov. Mills’ record on LGBTQ rights

The party slams Republican Paul LePage over his 2018 veto of a bill to ban gay conversion therapy, as well as GOP attacks on LGBTQ rights in many states.

Maine DOE removes LGBT lesson plan at heart of anti-Mills TV ad

The state Department of Education determined the online video lesson was inappropriate for kindergarteners.

Maine Republican Party vice chair: Democrats aren’t taking our state in a good direction

From the gas pump to the doctor’s office, the majority party in Augusta is intent on draining Mainers’ wallets, Shane Reitze says.

Maine Democrats approve platform defending abortion access, LGBTQ rights

The two-day convention began Friday in Bangor and culminates Saturday with a speech by Gov. Janet Mills.

Jim Fossel: To boost comeback hopes, Maine Republicans must campaign as party of solutions

School choice is an example of an idea with broad appeal to voters that’s gained prominence during the pandemic.

Maine Voices: More funding not a long-term fix for our state’s child care crisis

Instead of hoping for Washington to bail us out, Maine legislators should take a scalpel to onerous regulations.

Jim Fossel: Parties challenged to recruit 2022 Maine State House hopefuls

Personal attacks, partisanship, Augusta gridlock and intraparty squabbles all discourage would-be candidates.

County Dems gain perspective with first student board member

Scott Donahue is providing the insights of his generation as a member of the Franklin County Democrat's executive board.