Maine Voices: Giving refugees a hand up instead of a handout benefits us all

Proposed foreign aid cuts would eliminate a volunteer farmer training program and other initiatives that help people start anew.

Douglas Rooks: Augusta’s Colonial Theater brings silver lining to revival of Augusta

Maine Voices: Supporting school nutrition is an investment in our future

Public policies and private initiatives are aimed at making it easier for students to get dependable meals.

George Smith: Enjoy tax-free water – for now

The government gets a cut of everything, but we're still not meeting our commitments.

Commentary: Children’s books offer life lessons

Maine Voices: Expectations of men are changing, so where do we go from here?

Opening up to the one closest to us is difficult but can also lead to healing.

Maine Voices: Five ideas for the new UMaine System chancellor

The relationship between the system's flagship campus in Orono and its other six campuses has never been resolved.

Mavis Longfellow: My father’s courage in hard times

The Maine Millennial: Breaking news at the Macaroni Grill

A Father's Day dinner turns out to be the occasion of a big revelation.

Bill Nemitz: Life was always tough, but she proved tougher

Think kids have it too easy these days? This one didn't.