Maine Voices: Celebrate July 4 by encouraging youth civic engagement

Gen Z is the most diverse and most tolerant generation in America’s history. There's a lot to be gained from working together.

Commentary: What makes me a patriot and not a nationalist

True patriotism acknowledges mistakes in an effort to improve, so that one’s country can be the best it can be.

Commentary: Maine Legislature should override Mills’ veto of tribal sovereignty bill

A deal is just that, a deal – until another deal can be made.

Commentary: Next generation of Mainers desperately needs a climate budget

The negligent underfunding of state agencies devoted to the protection and defense of our natural resources cannot stand.

Commentary: Drumbeat of gun control outrage is hysterical, reckless

Jumping to conclusions and political posturing has now become the default approach for progressives and the media.

The Maine Millennial: What does it mean to support the troops?

We don’t seem to know the answer, which is why I find the patriotic holidays intensely frustrating.

Hilary Koch: Melvin, the Legislature, and the power of people

Jim Fossel: Gov. Mills’ influence is shrinking

It looks to me like progressives have started working around Maine’s governor rather than working to gain her support.

Commentary: Bipartisan reform advances Maine solar while protecting Maine ratepayers

The proposal we support will not end net energy billing. Nor will it destroy solar expansion in Maine.

Commentary: ISO New England helping to lay foundation for clean, reliable future power system

Over the past three years, we have worked collaboratively to determine how the region can build upon past success as the states look to meet their aggressive climate goals.