Maine Voices: Developing financial literacy makes cents for people of all ages

In Maine and across the U.S., personal-finance education is critical to addressing the savings crisis that's putting consumer solvency at risk.

Sen. Millett: Maine families, law enforcement need tool to help people in crisis

L.D. 1312 would help ensure that those at risk don't do harm, while still protecting their rights as gun owners.

Commentary: Get toxic chemicals out of Maine’s food

Phthalates and PFAS – linked to health concerns such as cancer, infertility and obesity – would be phased out of food packaging under L.D. 1433.

Commentary: A constitutional pathway is available to ranked-choice voting in state elections

If there were only a first and a second choice, votes could be added directly to a candidate's total and tabulated in a single count.

Greg Kesich: What are we talking about when we talk about Medicare for All?

Bernie Sanders' bill is more than health care reform, it's a restructuring of the national economy.

Commentary: Reasons for supporting CMP plan overlooked amid baseless criticism

The proposal will carry new electricity and reduce carbon emissions, while treading lightly on the Maine woods.

New England Clean Energy Connect: The myths and the facts

Maine Compass: Trump should run Homeland Security like a business

Choose candidates with proven abilities and relevant experiences for critical leadership positions – don't leave them empty or hire presidential pals.

Commentary: Local-option tax the wrong solution to Maine communities’ funding challenges

Instead, we should finally pass a state budget that fully funds revenue sharing and aid to local schools.

Maine Compass: Assisted-suicide legislation sends the wrong message to Maine patients

Instead of implicitly encouraging the vulnerable to think of themselves as a burden, the state should improve end-of-life care.