Partnerships on the state and local levels involving government and charitable organizations are needed to meet this important goal.
Greg Kesich
Our View: PUC staff report not the end of CMP billing case
Finding that there was no problem with the company’s billing software doesn’t mean its bills were accurate.
Gary Moore, Cumberland: Grandma taught us about kindness
It seemed like a “forever ride” for a boy of 4 or 5 whenever we struck out for Starks. Of course, this was decades prior to the transformation of Harry Brown’s farm into an infamous marijuana party place. Back then it was just another of the landmarks meaning we had almost arrived at Grandpa’s and […]
The View From Here: A moderate case for Bernie Sanders
The Vermont left-winger might be best positioned to deliver the policies that moderates say they prefer.
Linda S. Lucas, Kennebunkport: Mothers’ advice on boots still stands
“Mom, do I have to wear my boots today?” When I used to ask Mom that question 50 years ago, she knew what a big pain it was to put them on. They really were galoshes, and if they were the least bit tight, we had to sit down on the floor and pull them […]
The Maine Millennial: Adding up all the costs of war
Military service members and their families know the price that has to be paid when conflicts escalate.
Jim Fossel: Long range economic plan short on vision
Tax reductions and spending restraint are not on the Democrats’ agenda in Augusta.
Jody Rich, Waterville: Mom knew the secret of a long marriage
It was January 2000. Sister Deb and I were visiting our parents. The Saturday morning ritual was, butts in the car at 7:30 to go out to breakfast. Lollygaggers were left behind to eat cold cereal. It was our parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Months earlier, we had asked Dad what he thought of a party […]
Our View: Child care access is a Maine workforce issue
The lack of quality, affordable child care is limiting parents’ employment just when we need them most.
Our View: Maine Turnpike shows that tolling works
A small number of scofflaws don’t offset the value or a fair and predictable revenue collection system.