Cities are leading the way in a fight against our own demographics.
Editorials
Our Opinion: Maine’s senators can be check on executive overreach
Collins and King are in a powerful positions under the new power structure.
Our Opinion: Opioid crisis too big for small programs
Police departments can’t fill the state’s treatment gap — and they shouldn’t have to.
Our Opinion: Maine should lead on closing youth prisons
Incarceration only makes matters worse, and community-based programs are proven to be a more effective solution.
Our Opinion: Maine needs permanent education commissioner
It’s time for the LePage administration to put its differences with the Legislature aside.
Our Opinion: Broadband investment key to rural economic recovery
Any infrastructure program that is introduced in Congress should include a major commitment to internet expansion.
Our Opinion: Use public transportation to ease I-295 traffic
Brunswick should get on board with the express bus from Portland.
Our Opinion: Time is now for all schools to test for lead
Despite all the attention given to contaminated water, more than 300 Maine school buildings still have not been tested.
Our Opinion: Life expectancy steps back while inequality grows
The surprising rise in mortality rates among middle-aged Americans is absolutely connected to their economic prospects.