Our View: Give landmark housing law a chance to work

As the housing crisis mounts, Maine shouldn't neuter a law designed to help relieve it.

Commentary: To support our state’s children we must support their families

Dozens of organizations across Maine are trying new "whole-family" strategies with a view to improving child welfare. Results so far have been promising.

Douglas Rooks: Toll from Supreme Court’s abortion decision keeps rising

Our View: Rainstorm shows how climate change will hit home

More frequent and more intense storms are already a reality. Without meaningful action on climate, they will worsen.

Commentary: Maine must urgently change the rhetoric about education

At one time, our state leaders talked about enticing the 'best and the brightest' into education. We have since strayed dangerously far from that vision.

Maine Voices: How would Mainers vote on background checks now?

We should be able to go to church or the grocery store and not have to wonder whether we'll make it home safely.

Douglas Rooks: Jurors in CMP corridor case succeeded where many others failed

Going forward, we need to collectively make better decisions about creating a survivable future.

Our View: Rail company responsible for Maine derailment should face consequences

CPKC should be held accountable for its mismanaged effort since the incident.

Commentary: Land-based aquaculture trade-off is too great

The pollution caused by fish farming should be rejected by everybody who has a stake in Maine's waters.

Maine Voices: What would fishing in Maine be without the wildlife?

Lead poisoning from fishing has for years been one of the leading causes of loon deaths. We want to change that.