Maine lawmakers take a step closer to offering pre-kindergarten programs statewide

The bill directs the Department of Education to set standards for pre-kindergarten programs, but school districts will be given until the 2023-24 to start.

Letter to the editor: Newspaper’s Food section promo a poor choice of words

An effort to highlight Food & Dining content glosses over the plight of the hungry and homeless.

Letter to the editor: ‘Full employment’ falls way short of being a measure of ‘the good life’

To make America great, elevate the arts, promote technological developments that benefit humankind, and crusade against intolerance, illiteracy, poverty, hunger, illness and the inequitable distribution of the nation's wealth.

Letter to the editor: Philanthropy admirable, but no substitute for public money

Maine Observer: Gift for biscuit lady is food for thought

A soup kitchen volunteer is bowled over by a hungry man's response.

Maine Voices: Trump’s reported comments on Haiti force us to reckon with who we are

The ignorant and racist remarks ascribed to him lay bare in the starkest terms the choices before us.

Greg Kesich: Tax bill won’t address levies that hit low-wage earners hardest

The payroll tax bite is relatively light for wealthy taxpayers, so there is little incentive to cut them.

Q & A: An interview with Francesco Duina

In a new book, the Bates professor explores an apparent contradiction: Americans living in poverty, yet proudly flying the flag.

Cynthia Dill: Democrats, let Medicaid work rules ride until you’ve got that seat

Getting elected, and gaining the power to oppose such hot-button issues, is what's important.

Maine Voices: Care with which we treat children in our society is too often imaginary

There is so much more to be done to own life and nurture children than the act of conception.