Over the years, I gradually realized that patriotism is the emotional glue that holds us together.
Maine Voices
Sen. Susan Collins: New tax law will benefit hardworking Mainers, not Washington elites
Among the positives are a larger standard deduction, relief for small businesses and an expanded child tax credit.
Congress just broke the health care system, now Mainers will feel the pain
Thousands will lose their coverage, premiums will jump for many others and ACA fixes won’t help much.
Maine Voices: Democrats won’t go wrong by stressing need for personal responsibility
The party isn’t good at telling people they need to shoulder some of the burden if they want help.
Maine Voices: Partisan divide may benefit Moore, as it did Trump
Elections seem decided less by policy than by hatred of what once was called the loyal opposition.
Maine Voices: Maine Hire-a-Vet successfully connects employers to job-seeking veterans
Launched 2 years ago, program urges 100 employers to hire 100 veterans in 100 days.
More urgency needed in tackling problem that can seriously harm children – lead paint
It’s a widespread danger and we have the tools to address it, but we need to commit and take action.
Maine Voices: Wells game shows institutionalized racism needs to be put behind us
Now is the time for education, communication, and understanding our shared humanity.
Maine does not need a natural gas pipeline from Quebec
Health concerns, coupled with environmental destruction, make natural gas a poor energy source.
Maine Voices: The time for universal health care and single-payer is near
We should not have to wait another 17 years to see a change that is so critically needed now.