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Maine Voices: Early childhood education is as crucial to military readiness as jets and ships

by Gregory G. "Grog" Johnson January 3, 2018January 2, 2018

It’s important to get a head start on the building of academic and ‘character’ skills eventually needed to enlist or qualify for any career path.

by Lisa DeSisto December 31, 2017December 31, 2017

A new press, new office space, new products and new partners offer opportunities and challenges.

by Jonette Christian December 30, 2017December 29, 2017

Over the years, I gradually realized that patriotism is the emotional glue that holds us together.

by Steve Butterfield December 22, 2017December 22, 2017

Thousands will lose their coverage, premiums will jump for many others and ACA fixes won’t help much.

The legacy of Muskie’s Clean Water Act is on the line in the budget’s assault on our air, water and land.

by Alexandra Petri December 14, 2017December 14, 2017

Only a clever strategist supports a judge who was removed from the bench twice, is accused of molesting teenage girls and proudly lives in the past.

by Richard J. Kessler December 14, 2017December 14, 2017

The party isn’t good at telling people they need to shoulder some of the burden if they want help.

by Daniel M. Shea December 11, 2017December 11, 2017

Elections seem decided less by policy than by hatred of what once was called the loyal opposition.

by John Gallagher December 8, 2017December 8, 2017

If private activity bonds lose their tax-exempt status, thousands of badly needed units won’t be constructed.

by Adria Horn November 21, 2017November 20, 2017

Launched 2 years ago, program urges 100 employers to hire 100 veterans in 100 days.