Maine Voices: The hazards to a military recruit’s health are the enemies they can’t see

The military suicide epidemic underscores the need to rein in ever-expanding operations that are killing innocent civilians and causing PTSD among stressed and overextended U.S. forces.

Our View: To invest in immigrant pupils is to invest in the future

A big effort by Maine schools to accommodate English language learners will have a big return for their communities.

Maine Voices: What about the many unknowns facing Pine Tree Power?

The economic forecasting makes big claims while failing to take into account two very major variables.

Commentary: The March on Washington was more than a dream

Hilary Koch: Saying goodbye to helicoptering parent

Reflections as the columnist drives her eldest son to college.

Our View: Rural police coverage needs better coordination

State police are pulling back on patrols in rural counties, putting pressure on local and county officials and leaving communities in the lurch.

Tom Waddell: Political agendas take aim at LGBTQ Americans

Douglas Rooks: The stark contrast in style of two young Maine Democrats

Maine Voices: Fires like those in Maui can happen in Maine

The story of the 1947 wildfire that ripped through Acadia becomes more cautionary with the passing years.

Maine Voices: Despite centuries of education fads, good schooling always starts with good teachers

No substitute exists for the simple, clear eloquence and mentoring of the relationship between a student and an educator.