Maine Voices: Rare bird reminds us of the ways in which conservation pays off

The state's extended visit from a Steller's sea eagle is an important reminder of the successes Mainers have achieved to conserve our natural lands and waters.

Maine Observer: Sweet memories of maple sugaring

Reminiscences of late winter and early spring days spent on my grandmother’s Waterboro farm are a treat, even many years later.

Nicholas Goldberg: The end of the world is coming, even if you’ve heard it all before

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Maine Voices: State funding is needed to ensure the safety of Maine children

To truly recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, investing in abuse and neglect prevention alongside improvements to the intervention system is essential.

Maine Compass: Families, kids cannot wait for good child care

The Alliance for Health and Prosperity is joining with other advocates across the state to urge the adoption of policies that position child care as the center of an inclusive and resilient economy.

Maine Voices: Stop saying small-business owners oppose Maine biometric privacy bill

It’s in the interest of Big Tech to defeat L.D. 1945, which would create guardrails on how companies can use our personal identifiers – our fingerprints, faces and voices.

Douglas Rooks: Bringing some fresh air to the governor’s race

The race usually draws multiple candidates. Will this year's be a "head to head" between Mills and LePage?

Maine Voices: Sports betting bill is a win for the tribes in Maine

L.D. 1352 will provide the Wabanaki with greater economic opportunity, generate more revenue for the state and offer Mainers a more competitive regulated sports wagering industry.

Maine Compass: Loggers, not legislators, know what is best for their industry

Commentary: Let’s focus on what works as we seek to lower health care costs in Maine

A new state-controlled insurance system could lead to high costs and threaten Mainers’ access to the high-quality care they need.