The elimination of the welfare cliff and changes to tax credits provide a hand-up to the state’s working poor.

Maine congressional delegation should resist efforts to weaken the federal carbon emissions limits.

Transparency in government is important, even when no one is watching

People should be careful about the images they embrace and the messages they convey.

State budget called a ‘credit negative,’ saying it doesn’t adequately fund K-12 education.

In the wake of a study linking well water to lower IQs in Maine schoolchildren, a stronger public response is necessary.

Discrimination must still be fought, starting with the passage of the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act.

The governor has shown he can’t be trusted, so lawmakers should override his veto on the Land for Maine’s Future bonds.

Any permitless-carry repeal effort must show it’s as skilled as the gun lobby in turning out voters.

Military sneakers, the Midnight Team and obesity make our list this week.