So far, the law is falling short of what it promises.
Op-eds
Opinion: School choice in Maine is key to empowering families
Parents really do know their kids best.
Opinion: A practical approach to a new Canadian state
Canada’s sheer size must be taken into consideration when evaluating a new state (or five new states).
Jim Fossel: Legislators’ pay raise sends the wrong message
Maine Republicans are beginning to look like part of Augusta’s entrenched elite.
Opinion: By supporting Maine families, we keep Maine children safe
The families we work with don’t tell us they need more government intervention in their lives — they need people in their community to work with them.
Opinion: Coastal Maine is not immune to devastating wildfire
The monstrous fires of 1947 changed Mount Desert Island forever. We must not lose sight of that risk.
The Maine Millennial: Adventuring with acupuncture
I recently decided to step out of my comfort zone to try an alternative therapy for chronic back pain.
Opinion: Running down the TikTok clock
Is the popular app really about to be banned in the United States? Two activists set out their arguments for and against the move.
Opinion: Maine pets deserve better protection from harsh weather
Too often, we fail to understand the relationship between domestic animals and extreme outdoor temperatures.
Opinion: Musk and his critics are both wrong about free speech on X
Both sides could use a refresher course on the First Amendment.