Our View: Juvenile justice bill would keep kids out of prison

Mental health and drug disorders don't get better behind bars. Maine judges should treat incarceration as a last resort.

View from Away: San Francisco’s ban on facial recognition tech goes too far

Our View: Counter drug addiction with help, not harsh laws

Maine jails and prisons are still crowded with people only there because they are addicted to drugs.

Our View: Dogs don’t get their day in court

Pets may seem like members of the family, but they are really property – and that's how the courts should rule.

Our View: Use of restraints, seclusion means schools are failing

An increase in extreme interventions is a clear sign that schools either do not have the will or the resources to deal with challenging behavior.

Our View: The shifting behind Maine health care costs

Hospitals charge private insurance three times more for the same services paid by Medicare.

Our View: Maine should have open primaries

This election reform would let more people get involved earlier in the political process

Our View: For a better future in Maine, build solid foundations for children

A child's home life, health, education and future well-being are all connected.

View from Away: Trump’s contempt for Congress is dangerous and self-serving

Our View: For-profit colleges need state oversight

The Trump administration has shown no interest in keeping a watch on this troubling industry.