Maine Voices: Teachers, students primed for unique in-person COVID learning challenges

How will we do this again? Educators will be inspired by the chance to empower all young people – and everyone will gain from being in a room with others.

Rep. Jess Fay: We must support full continuum of care for older Mainers

Until we grasp how older Mainers contribute to our economy and communities, it will be a challenge to make spending on their care a priority.

Douglas Rooks: David Flanagan a man for all seasons at Central Maine Power

A longtime figure in Maine, Flanagan is a devoted public servant and a great corporate leader.

Maine Voices: Twenty years after 9/11, ‘unthinkable’ looks a lot different

President Biden’s botched withdrawal from Afghanistan has redefined what our greatest threat is.

Maine Voices: Effort to bolster health care can be ‘engine of opportunity’ for our state

Developing innovative ways to attract, train and reward dedicated caregivers is just as critical as filling new office towers and labs.

Commentary: Americans who say they pay income taxes are probably lying

Even in normal times, nearly half of U.S. households pay nothing to the federal government. It may be time to institute a minimum rate.

Commentary: An urgent plea from the last line of defense for our children

Tribune News Service (TNS)

Maine Voices: There’s still a way out of the pandemic – mass vaccination

An ICU doctor says he's worn down from treating unvaccinated patients and stunned by unvaccinated colleagues.

Commentary: Let’s honor Labor Day by protecting workers

Progressive Perspectives (TNS)

Commentary: Labor Day 2021 — ‘Help wanted’