Maybe they should do a better job of promoting the intangible “quality of life” benefits of their services.
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UNE researchers at forefront in the mission to squash superbugs
The University of New England is addressing antibiotic resistance in several ways.
As Maine politicians dither, grassroots solar initiatives grow
Buying in bulk, federal tax breaks reduce cost of a household solar system and make it more affordable.
Bill requiring mental health crisis training for police is a sound idea
Where crisis training is absent, encounters between law enforcement and people in mental crises often turn deadly.
‘Right-to-die’ a euphemism meant to sanitize the act of suicide
A wise woman once said she wasn’t dying, she was living until she took her last breath.
Healthy Maine Partnerships approves eyebrow-raising expenditures
The group said ‘no’ to some requests for anti-smoking materials and funded a free lunch instead.
Maine needs a prison oversight committee to look into problems
Issues of human rights and proper working conditions need attention.
Where have all the leaders gone?
As the world rushes headlong toward the abyss, we need a strong, common-sense leader.
Public transportation vital for people in rural Maine without private vehicles
A growing number of people can’t, shouldn’t or choose not to own a personal motor vehicle.
Staff, volunteers at Togus Hospice Unit made every day a great day for Ezra Smith
I can’t imagine working in a place where you care for and come to love your patients, and they all die.