Opinion: Rights of trans athletes need to be carefully defended

On a national level, the Biden administration needs to make stricter rules surrounding trans athletes – rules that will take away regional and political bias.

Commentary: What’s it like to be an average American?

Opinion: Maine needs to adopt state rules to clean up trucking pollution

More delays in adoption of Advanced Clean Trucks will shut Mainers out of years of valuable economic and health benefits. 

Douglas Rooks: Destroying consensus is easier than building it

Maine Compass: The public menorah lighting has special importance this year

As we face a newfound opportunity to double down on who we are as Jews, we will win the battle against darkness by spreading the light.

Maine Compass: A landmark climate resolution is what Maine needs to ring in 2024

The right climate restoration resolution will recognize Maine's environmental obligations and make climate safety a priority for our state.

Commentary: There’s more we can do to keep schools safe

Safely storing firearms in the home and upgrading security at schools are two simple steps to protect our children.

Our View: Use surplus to help out Mainers left behind – and further power economy

With the economy working very well for some and not at all for others, a targeted approach is required.

View from Away: Another court decision weakens the Voting Rights Act

Maine Voices: Take a look at the real costs of gun rights

The financial costs of the Lewiston mass shooting are astronomical, in addition to the cost of lost lives and damaged sense of community.