Commentary: Tragedy of capsized migrants barely noticed amid loss of Titan and its billionaire passengers

J.P. Devine: These days it’s worth asking that old Johnny Carson refrain, ‘How hot was it?’

The longtime 'Tonight Show' host would use the bit in his opening monologue, and these days, with blistering heat descending on many parts of the world, there are plenty of ways to respond, writes J.P. Devine.

Community Compass: Sturgeon’s return show power of river restoration work

Jim Fossel: Bipartisan 2024 White House ticket? Forget it.

It’s true that voters aren’t enthusiastic about a Biden-Trump rematch, but there’s little evidence that they want No Labels’ vague alternative.

Commentary: The farm bill is about more than farmers

Commentary: Medical debt is making Americans angry. Doctors and hospitals ignore this at their peril.

Commentary: Actors are striking because we’ve long been in crisis. It’s not just streaming or AI

Douglas Rooks: Get ready for referendum madness

Before Mainers vote on a question, we should make sure it's legal.

Commentary: How we got endless summer breaks from school – and what we can do about it

Our kids went to school in the summer when the nation was young. With the right approach – and the right people to teach them – they can do so again.

Commentary: Congress needs to rein in ‘swipe fees’ to protect Maine consumers

The Credit Card Competition Act would stop Visa and Mastercard from hurting small business operators by reining in predatory swipe fees that are among the highest in the world.