Plagiarism, jealousy and mean-spirited rules are all part of the state’s emotional makeup this week.

Before making plans, the rail company blamed in the Lac-Megantic tragedy should get government officials’ go-ahead.

Requiring the National Organization for Marriage to disclose donors’ names would advance open government and citizen engagement.

Maine’s hospital at Togus is well-run, but data point to a major cover-up at care facilities in other states.

The Alexander Group’s study squanders an opportunity to make meaningful reforms.

A-to-F state grades are still tied to poverty rates, and year-to-year changes are suspect.