Funding and staffing issues are among the obstacles standing between retirees and higher benefits.
Scott Paida
Opinion: Firearm rights are under continued assault in Maine
The 72-hour waiting period endangers women in urgent need of self-defense and causes economic damage to rural communities.
The Maine Millennial: This is not what protecting women looks like
The Trump administration wants to crack down on minorities and is using my safety as an excuse to do it.
Jim Fossel: What was the point of Portland’s anti-Trump protest?
If the People’s March last week was about making a lot of noise and impeding traffic … mission accomplished.
Opinion: Could Maine’s Katherine Cornish be pardoned today?
With the recent surge in executive clemency, the history of one of only two women ever sentenced to death in our state is worth another look.
Opinion: Xenophobia is not a Christian value
We have allowed rhetoric about immigrants to influence the way we relate to, think about and treat fellow children of God.
Opinion: Say no to tariffs that would devastate Maine’s industries
We need to remind Rep. Jared Golden that they didn’t work the first time around. And they won’t work now.
Opinion: Coastal living may endanger your life
The threat to public health in these areas due to climate change continues to grow. Innovative solutions are needed.
Opinion: How four anonymous strangers saved my life
The seemingly simple act of donating blood can change everything.
Opinion: A great wrong has been righted for America’s educators
The signing into law of the Social Security Fairness Act is a game-changer for teachers.