Commentary: Maine’s social workers deserve more of our support

There are more social workers in our state than psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors and family therapists combined. Let's start acting like it.

Ben Bragdon: Budget from House Republicans would devastate Maine

The plan, unveiled last week, has no chance of passing as it is. But it says a lot about the people putting it forward.

Douglas Rooks: Maine high court can act to help resolve CMP power line dilemma

The Supreme Judicial Court should clear up at least one issue in this important but confusing debate.

Maine Compass: Don’t weaken Maine’s Good Samaritan Law

Commentary: Governments should compete for residents, not businesses

Remote and hybrid work have led to “booms” in some areas, including parts of Maine. It's getting harder to convince a company to relocate.

Maine Voices: Incarcerated students are living proof of the value of parole

Many of the students I work with want to give back to their communities. Without the ability to complete internships, obtain licensure or network, they're at a huge disadvantage.

Maine Compass: There’s still much work to do on closing the gender pay gap

At the current pace, the pay gap may not be closed for another 50 years.

Commentary: Big Tech wants to remove Mainers’ online privacy protections. We can’t let it.

Beware bills classify a small amount of online data as "sensitive," and permit free trading of the rest.

Maine Voices: Being old enough to understand the world is no bad thing

I’m about to be 92. A rise in ageism, or whatever you want to call it, has been bugging me for a long time.

Maine Voices: Ukraine continues to prove that war is indeed hell

I've always thought a permanent draft would do much to deter U.S. interventionism. I've recently come to believe that interventionism is sometimes necessary.