Commentary: The solution to ending encampments is shelter

Maine must first commit to providing the most basic of needs: a roof over every head.

Jim Fossel: Slow and steady negotiation best route for Maine tribes

It’s not going to be easy to address tribal relations in one fell swoop. So let’s try another way.

Our View: The effects of the global climate crisis will be local

Maine Compass: Meet me on the Merrymeeting Trail

Maine Voices: Ignoring need for caution, mining bill moving at speed of industry

The environment and human health are at risk under an amendment to L.D. 1363. It would allow the developer of a mineral deposit – like Plumbago North – to proceed under much-looser quarry rules.

Commentary: Allyship during Pride Month has to be a serious business

When LGBTQ youth live in communities that do not stigmatize their sexual orientation or gender identity, these young people not only survive, but thrive.

Commentary: There’s no place for hate in Maine

Our fear is that homophobic, transphobic and xenophobic rhetoric is slowly becoming routine, even expected. Let's work together to ensure that's not the case.

Our View: Maine families need lawmakers to support child care industry

A new report shows that most Mainers have trouble finding affordable, high-quality child care. It's hurting everyone.

Commentary: Bills call for responsible development of Maine’s offshore wind industry

L.D. 1818 and L.D. 1895 will put our priorities and our ideals into law and ensure that offshore wind is implemented in a way that doesn’t compromise our state’s values.

Commentary: As future ob-gyns, we believe paid leave will lead to happier, healthier Maine families

Paid family and medical leave will foster a stronger, more satisfied labor force by providing an attractive incentive for young people to live and work in Maine and protecting against women exiting the workforce altogether.