Although this is a big week for the Maine Irish Heritage Center, our commitment to the public good goes well beyond the celebration of St. Patrick.

Young people here, like young people everywhere, need a sense of belonging and connection. The arts support both.

Giving our children a good start is a sound investment in the state’s future.

Structured, court-ordered treatment is the right course of action for some brain disorder patients. In such cases, ideology should not trump experience.

The recent cancellation of a conference on Palestine by the University of Southern Maine nauseated me.

Although I’m also looking forward to the spring equinox, let’s not sell the magic of our winters short.