Commentary: Maine’s ‘sunshine’ law has lost its power to illuminate

In recent years, the Freedom of Access Act process has become increasingly unreliable. If we care about transparency, we have no choice but to reform it.

Hilary Koch: The fight for affordable insulin cannot stop now

Major pharmaceutical companies are announcing lower prices. But there is no guarantee they will last.

The Maine Millennial: Getting a routine down feels good

All dog care now falls to me. I’ve started to enjoy bookending my day with walks.

Commentary: Culture of elitism pushes Maine kids away from high school sports

Money keeps kids out of school sports. So does the often too-distant promise of playing time.

Jim Fossel: ‘Right to housing’ takes Maine constitution in wrong direction

A constitution works best when it limits government can do, not when it dictates what government must provide.

Sen. Matthew Pouliot: Pending closure of Harpswell Coastal Academy a chance to reimagine our educational system

Maine Voices: ‘Privacy is power,’ and we all deserve to have it back

Mainers need their state legislators to give support to strong privacy bills that will guarantee that their personal information is protected by the law.

Commentary: Shooting for a better moon

If we divert the $1.8 billion devoted to the cancer ‘moonshot’ into ending hunger, every dollar spent will have a guaranteed positive impact on health immediately – in Maine and across the country.

Ben Bragdon: Higher fines for bad driving may just be a distraction

The Legislature is considering severe new fines on distracted driving. They probably won't work.

Douglas Rooks: Voter ID doesn’t have to be partisan

For the sake of democracy, and confidence in our elections, voter identification makes a lot of sense.