The Maine Millennial: Buddy, can you spare a kidney?

Organ donation may not be on the top of most people’s to-do lists, but maybe it should.

Jim Fossel: Democrats need to start thinking small

If they want to get anything done, Democrats in Washington should stop trying to pass sweeping bills that have no Republican support.

The View From Here: Taking a chance on democracy

Governments are experimenting with randomly selected citizen assemblies to develop public policy ideas.

Maine Observer: Rick Charette’s music rolls on

The beloved singer/songwriter may retire, but his songs are on the lips of a new generation of parents and children.

Union president: Let’s leave politics out of dam relicensing

Despite what their leaders say, Republican legislators have not been supportive "every step of the way."

Jay Ambrose: You gotta have heart, maybe from a pig

Commentary: The first prisoners arrived at Guantanamo Bay 20 years ago. Will it ever close?

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Douglas Rooks: Irish peace could have strange consequences

Peace never seems to sell newspapers like wars and political conflict, but may be more important — a point to remember in our own conflict-filled moment.

Maine Voices: Lobstermen want to follow science to protect environment, iconic industry

Don’t be fooled by a recent series: People in Maine’s fishing industry are pleading for rational policies, not denying them.

Another View: Without democracy, all is lost