Elliott Epstein: Paul LePage should have tried to prevent the Oct. 25 mass shooting

The former governor vetoed a 'red flag' law that was meant to deter gun deaths.

Hanukkah’s true meaning is about Jewish survival

Hanukkah was instituted in 164 B.C. to celebrate military victory, but the meaning has changed over time with the circumstances of the Jewish people.

How to counteract loneliness during the holidays

Loneliness is linked to numerous health problems, from getting a cold to heart failure. But socializing more can build immunity and lower stress.

How loneliness changes the way our brains process the world

Humans are social beings so it’s no wonder that feeling isolated can affect the way we think

How updated friendship research can help with the loneliness epidemic

Psychology researchers have focused on the idea that people form friendships with those who are similar, familiar and nearby. But how do individual people pick those who will become their friends?

A job? Check. A place to live? Not so much.

All over the country, companies are having a hard time hiring workers because there's no affordable — or available — housing nearby.

Four affordable housing strategies that are working in Canada

Canadian cities can offer inspiration and practical solutions.

Why converting office space into flats won’t solve the housing crisis

Removing local authorities’ ability to oversee how the built environment changes will not solve the housing crisis. In fact, it might make inequality worse.

Conversations with New Mainers: Prudent Ndihokubwayo went from not speaking English to studying it 

How advertising shaped Thanksgiving as we know it

At one point, turkey was jockeying with duck and chicken for king of the Thanksgiving table.