Aquaculture and brownfield redevelopment are among the state’s pluses that cuts could harm.
Maine Voices
Maine Voices: It’s time to end the government’s assault on the poor
Making it more difficult for the needy to obtain medical care violates the moral principles at the core of Christianity.
Increase in community mental health funding will keep Mainers in state, out of ERs
Because services are not adequately funded, there are some 200 vacant, hard-to-to fill positions.
Internet integrity has to be bound by protection of privacy
Your personal data is becoming more accessible to businesses, government and even criminals.
Maine Voices: ‘Death with dignity’ bill well-meaning, but overlooks drawbacks
Family and emotional issues leave assisted suicide open to abuse. Hospice care is a humane, less risky option.
For Susan Collins, independence means no more health care sector PAC money
The Maine senator should not accept any more such contributions until Mainers and all Americans have the care they deserve.
The welcome is warmer when you use the right name
A substitute teacher tells why learning to pronounce what seems like an unusual name is worth the effort.
Maine Voices: A shared vision of energy policy points to an ‘electric future’ that benefits all
Using the sun’s energy would be good for people and businesses, including investor-owned utilities.
Maine DHHS is failing the children it is supposed to protect
Problems at Long Creek started with failures at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Maine Voices: Trump plan to gut civil legal aid would have devastating impact on Mainers
Low-income families, elders and veterans all benefit from the federal Legal Services Corp.