Maine Compass: As stewards of God’s creation, we must protect America’s public lands

The Land and Water Conservation Fund – which uses no taxpayer dollars – should receive a full and permanent federal appropriation.

Commentary: Facebook’s political ad exemption policy is a danger to our democracy

Maine Voices: Public land has special meaning for veterans

Congress' failure to fully fund land and water conservation puts some of the country's sacred places at risk.

Laura Fortman: It’s time to hire more people with disabilities

The state's labor shortage is an opportunity to bring more people into the workforce and out of poverty.

George Smith: The Maine woods provide a lot of stories

Hunting was, and can still be, a great way for kids and parents to spend time together.

Another View: Students should decide mascot

Give students the opportunity to decide on their school mascot.

Another View: Sen. Collins is a champion for Mainers with Type 1 diabetes

A recent op-ed did not tell the full story of the senator's leadership on this issue.

Maine Voices: One-size-fits-all menu mandate does more harm than good

Seeing the calories in each food item poses a threat to people diagnosed with, in danger of or in recovery from eating disorders.

Commentary: Imagine a day without water, and how we can prevent that

Most of us want Congress to invest in water infrastructure before our systems fail. Let's make sure lawmakers know it.

Maine Compass: It’s time to out Big Tobacco’s targeting of the LGBTQ community

Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death in the nation, and LGBT Mainers are among the hardest hit.