A new VA facility in southern Maine shows a commitment to serving those who served the nation.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: A generation’s failure to launch
Having a job and working hard should be enough to secure a place in the economy. They are not.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Social media is a double-edged sword, but it can be used for good
Words paired with images that resonate tell a story. And there are many, many positive stories to tell.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Well-meaning ‘yellow flag’ law puts ER doctors in a role they’re not trained for
Assessing who is safe to own or carry weapons should be done with care – not under the time constraints typical of Maine’s emergency departments.
Posted inLocal & State
Franklin County battling psychiatric services shortage
A shortage of psychiatrists and mental health professionals has added stress to an already struggling system in Franklin County.
Posted inNation & World
Mental health clinics angle for a spot in Biden budget bill
Depression, anxiety and overdose deaths have all risen amid the pandemic.
Posted inAnimals, Health, Local & State
Equine nonprofit looks to improve Mainers’ mental health
Horses Over America Founder Gerald Scott and his horse, Hercules, stopped by two youth centers, two retirement homes and walked around downtown Bath Wednesday.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Anger won’t get us through the pandemic
Listen to your barber and to your public health professional.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Convicted killer’s Riverview escape conviction overturned by state’s top court
Mark Ian Gessner had his conviction overturned and the charge dismissed after a ruling Tuesday by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, which said he had been improperly tried for the same criminal incident twice.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Pandemic will have lasting effects on our children, teens
All adults have an opportunity to play a role in the well-being of our youth, especially as they return to a semblance of their pre-COVID lives.