Let’s commit ourselves to making Maine a better place.

While a tempting target for fiscal watchdogs, too much would be lost by turning the agency over to profit-seeking private enterprise.

As Maine physicians, we urge Sens. Collins and King to oppose the appointment of the anti-vaccine activist as the country’s new secretary of health and human services.

The art of civility has been lost in America. We need to find a way to appreciate each other and our common plights.

Recruitment of current physicians in training, however, can play a key role in helping to address the state’s provider shortage.

Age and health should not be disqualifying factors for our elected officials, but they need to be up front about their ability to do the job.

Sen. Bernie Sanders’ recent remarks are just one example of the shockingly uninformed opinions emerging about the immigration program.

Public-service workers will no longer be punished thanks to the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act.

We need to be smart enough to make informed decisions in this increasingly dangerous world.

Opportunities abound, however, for those willing to embrace that change.