Jim Fossel: Legislature should set aside differences to help local government

It's time to sidestep the usual ideological disagreement and work together on a plan that can offer Maine assistance it desperately needs.

Commentary: As artificial intelligence debates rage, Hollywood reflects our fears

Horror films of the 1950s depicted fears brought on by the nuclear age. In 2023, the same trend is brought on by the rise of AI.

Commentary: Proposed ratios will not bring needed nurses into the profession

The nurse-to-patient staffing ratio bill before the Maine Legislature will limit access to care when health care facilities are unable to comply with its mandate.

Reporting Aside: Inch by inch, row by row, a small group makes community grow

Steven Jones, who owns Fieldstone Gardens in Vassalboro, was joined this week by two of his employees at the RiverWalk at Head of Falls in Waterville to bring some color to the garden beds, and to the lives of passersby, Amy Calder writes.

Commentary: To support our state’s children we must support their families

Dozens of organizations across Maine are trying new "whole-family" strategies with a view to improving child welfare. Results so far have been promising.

Commentary: Exceeding federal debt limit would be bad for the US, for Maine – and for you

The only responsible choice is for Congress to temporarily lift the cap previously set on borrowing to fund our existing obligations.

Commentary: In this season of second chances, let’s bring parole back to Maine

Among other benefits, parole would allow people to become taxpayers supporting their families, rather than living in prison at taxpayer expense.

Douglas Rooks: Toll from Supreme Court’s abortion decision keeps rising

Commentary: HIV testing should be a routine part of patient care in Maine

In many respects, the awareness, compassion and funding for those living with this disease have fallen to the wayside.

Matthew Yglesias: Only Mitch McConnell can save the US from default