I was pleased to read your editorial supporting the liberal arts (“Our View: Both trade programs and liberal arts are needed,” Oct. 13), in contrast with Gov. LePage’s call for a more practical, career-based education with less focus on the arts and humanities. In today’s complex global economy, we certainly need more focus on science- […]

In the Oct. 8 edition of “The Week,” there was a very sad story of a girl dying of a malignant brain tumor who decided to kill herself. Luckily she lived in Oregon where it is legal to do so if two physicians agree. A bottle of pills for this purpose cost her $300, known […]

As an independent college counselor with years of direct experience working in college admissions, I applaud Noel Gallagher’s article “Cost of higher education draining Mainers” (Oct. 12). It was refreshing to see the level of depth and balance given this important topic that is too often reduced to a headline or too focused an angle. […]