Maine Voices: One-size-fits-all menu mandate does more harm than good

Seeing the calories in each food item poses a threat to people diagnosed with, in danger of or in recovery from eating disorders.

Our View: Maine 2nd District candidate’s gun raffle is an immature political stunt

Eric Brakey may think he's being provocative, but he ought to know better.

Commentary: Imagine a day without water, and how we can prevent that

Most of us want Congress to invest in water infrastructure before our systems fail. Let's make sure lawmakers know it.

Maine Compass: It’s time to out Big Tobacco’s targeting of the LGBTQ community

Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death in the nation, and LGBT Mainers are among the hardest hit.

Jim Fossel: Maine Democrats try to keep banning binge going

Bills that would ban plastic straws and vaping could get a spot on the second session agenda alongside strict gun control legislation.

Senate Democratic leaders: The Fighting for Maine Agenda is about putting Mainers first

We're focusing on health care, property taxes, energy independence and giving workers a fair shake.

Our View: Maine hemp farmers are not criminals

But financial institutions are treating them that way, thanks to slow-moving bureaucrats in Washington.

Timothy L. O’Brien: A true public servant deals Trump a crushing blow

Maine Voices: Trump’s demonization of immigrants is nothing new. But it’s time to say ‘no more’

Speak out against his rhetoric, and against elevating an immigration hard-liner to homeland security secretary.

Commentary: Developing the next generation of manufacturing talent will take fresh thinking

Ideas include raising wages, partnering with community colleges, making room for 'gig' workers and welcoming back retirees.