Commentary: Collins turning her back on Maine tradition of open government

The senator's constituents have a lot of questions about her voting record, but she won't answer them at town hall forums.

Douglas Rooks: Elections must be contested to be truly democratic

National Democrats back Sara Gideon in the race for the Senate, and cut out a good candidate.

Commentary: Maine reaches milestone on road to tax fairness

Starting in 2020, the poorest households in our state will no longer pay a larger share of their income in taxes than the wealthiest do.

Commentary: 9/11 led me to Syria, Afghanistan and national service

Christine M. Flowers: Kavanaugh confirmation hearings still offer a warning one year later

Commentary: The NRA is not a terrorist organization

George Smith: A look back at life’s little disasters

The columnist says now, at age 70, he can find them all a little amusing.

Maine Compass: Act now to keep planet livable

A Sept. 15 event in Waterville is part of a national effort to force elected officials to act on climate change.

Maine Voices: Near-shutdown of refugee resettlement program is bad for Portland

New Americans make the city more prosperous, our schools more diverse and our restaurant scene more interesting.

Sen. Collins: Bill takes bipartisan approach to lowering medication costs

The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act will benefit consumers and reduce government spending.