An early intervention program to guard against the dreaded spruce budworm won’t come cheap, but the cost of doing nothing would be much greater.

Our broken food system is ultimately at the center of the nation’s obesity numbers and must be addressed.

Maine is at the forefront of the fight with its voter-approved decision to limit cash contributions to political action committees.

The departure of the former Massachusetts governor from public service is a significant blow to the political middle.

Jesus, often pitched as the antidote to our anxieties, also makes a compelling case for embracing our fear.

A grateful salute to the contributions of the late Joseph Brennan, Bruce Reeves, Louis Scolnick and Ed Boucher.

The technology has the potential to change our world for the better. Will ego-driven, power-hungry fools take it in a different direction?

Unfortunately, the answers aren’t straightforward.

Life-saving medications must remain affordable and accessible to all Mainers.

From “The Lion King” to “Wicked” and back, stories can also call us to action.