Opinion: Underfunding state government impairs Maine’s climate response

Who'd work in state government? I would, if the pay was better and the work better supported.

Scholars Strategy Network: Maine families are meeting their goals. Legislators must support them

L.D. 1877: An Act to Reduce the Number of Children Living in Deep Poverty by Adjusting Assistance for Low-Income Families, is one policy proposal that would make a difference. 

Commentary: If only Congress would listen to the CBO on immigration

The upshot, in a nutshell: Immigrants get the job done.

Opinion: Maple syrup producers soldier on, despite climate change

Seasonal fluctuations challenge maple syrup producers, but innovation and knowing to expect the unexpected will keep the industry strong.

Opinion: More must be done to improve Maine’s yellow flag law

We cannot hope to save lives with more half measures.

Opinion: Saco school lockdown strikes a terrifying note

I don’t need to tell any parent reading this the images last Friday afternoon conjured.

View from Away: Defense secretary must rebuild trust after unexpected absence

Maine Compass: When Ukraine was attacked, Maine welcomed us with open arms

The people of Wayne, and beyond, helped a couple fleeing tragedy find another home.

Maine Compass: Protect Maine elections from foreign influence

Take the message sent by Mainers last November all the way to Congress.

Commentary: Post-Roe America’s national shame: 65,000 forced pregnancies