Our View: Inability to solve payroll problems at Hallowell school district is inexcusable

The problem, which goes back nearly two years, strikes at the trust between administrators and teachers and staff.

Maine Voices: Taking steps to stop an invisible and potentially deadly enemy

At least one-third of Maine homes will test positive for dangerous levels of radon, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.

Commentary: New bill will help prevent sexual assault in the Maine National Guard

L.D. 1783 will collect data, amend the Victims’ Compensation Fund to better support survivors, further assist those who have experienced trauma and adopt a paid leave provision.

Commentary: Foster parents need paid family and medical leave, too

Any parent welcoming a new child into their home should be able to solely focus on that child and have time to fully adjust to such a huge transition.

Our View: The wrong compromise on guns will invite more violence

With background checks, waiting periods and prohibition of sale or transfer of guns where necessary, the Legislature has an opportunity to get it right. Will it?

Maine Public Advocate: Legislature must act now to save ratepayers from PUC solar program

An effective utility tax of about $275 per year on every CMP and Versant ratepayer simply cannot stand.

Our View: Strengthening the safety net for Maine’s safety net

Commentary: Maine lawmakers, regulators made child care as expensive as it is today

The state needs to examine regulations rather than continue to throw money at an industry that is rapidly disappearing, to the detriment of Maine’s economy.

Eduardo Porter: Fentanyl will win the war on drugs

Nicholas Goldberg: Trump’s up in the polls. How can that be?