Commentary: With so much uncertainty, Pine Tree Power is a bad deal for Maine

Do we really want to be on the hook for ensuing litigation and billions of dollars in unpredictable costs?

Commentary: Social media is just one online habit hurting teens

Commentary: Too many lives are lost to gun violence. That’s a fact, not a fear tactic.

Maine gun safety advocates support laws that do not jeopardize the rights of law-abiding citizens to purchase a firearm.      

Commentary: Free Maine community college tuition program must be made permanent

Meeting with high school sophomores recently, I had to equivocate about the availability of free college; nobody is sure they’ll have the option. That’s a problem.

Commentary: Maine Clean Trucks proposal carries major economic and environmental benefits

The rule is reasonable and not one-size-fits-all; it will never rush a zero-emission vehicle into a heavy-duty job it’s not ready for.

Commentary: Significant bipartisan breakthroughs seldom make headlines

My first legislative session featured several impressive examples of cross-party collaboration. Why wasn't more made of them?

Mayors: Hate has no place in Augusta, Hallowell

Commentary: State advisory group reached no consensus on Maine offshore wind port site

Building the port on scenic Sears Island will incur environmental damages, and mitigating them was not included when MDOT drew up construction estimates versus Mack Point.

Maine Voices: Remember the inestimable power of a good and caring teacher

From a portable classroom on the grounds of Sanford High School, Bill Ferguson – Ferg or Fergie, to his students – showed me the light.

Douglas Rooks: Indigent defense needs help right now