Founded in 1876 by a group of scientists, educators and outdoor enthusiasts, the Appalachian Mountain Club is the oldest ...

County committees are selecting delegates to vote for a nominee at a convention later this month. Here's how you can get ...

But Jakub’s adventurous spirit didn’t outweigh how fiercely he loved his family and friends. When he needed to recharge, ...

Ray Vensel is president of the Maine chapter of the Freedom from Religion Foundation. He welcomes comment at [email protected ...

Democrats should stop clutching their pearls. Graham Platner isn’t perfect. However, he’s traveled the state and country demanding a huge change in government business as usual. He is forcefully ...

Billions of dollars are flowing through the state's economy and a small town must fight to keep its birthing center open.

Few single words better capture the spirit of the modern age than “tolerance,” the pinnacle virtue in the worldview of tens ...

I will have the Supreme Court on my mind when I cast my vote in November. The recent Supreme Court rulings are disturbing; some of the justices are clearly making decisions based on politics, not the ...

We’re frequently lectured about the importance of character, decency and moral leadership in our politics. If that’s true, ...

Black flies, ice fishing shacks and maple syrup were just a few of things people suggested as additions to the list we ...

As I tried to stay cool during our recent hot weather, I couldn’t help thinking about climate change. We didn’t break any heat records in Portland, but it was close.  Due to our warming planet, these ...

The Carter Memorial Bridge in May 2022, seen from the Kennebec River near Ticonic Bay in Waterville. Construction on the ...