6 years ago
We must improve Maine’s child welfare system
Over the last three decades, I have practiced law in Aroostook County, and for much of that time I have been heavily involved with cases involving abused and neglected children.
Editorials
6 years ago
Conservation Corner: Ash trees and the invasive Emerald Ash Borer
Trees, like humans, react to stress in various ways. Both can get sick — sometimes from similar stressors like air pollution or physiological reasons such as not getting enough nutrients to provide health and growth.
6 years ago
For news, reading beats watching
My viewing habits of cable news have changed over the past few years.
6 years ago
Addressing the looming retirement security crisis
The United States is on the verge of a retirement crisis. About one half of all U.S. households age 55 and older have no retirement savings, and up to two-thirds of workers may not have saved enough to maintain their standard of living in retirement.
6 years ago
MSSM athletic director presents at conference
Sarah Stackhouse, athletic director at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone, presented a session at the recent Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) spring conference, held April 6 in Rockland.
6 years ago
No time to waste in fight against climate change
This week marks Earth Day, when people around the globe come together to express appreciation for the planet we all share, and to unite in advocacy for the solutions that will preserve this planet for the generations ahead of us.
6 years ago
Voluntary home visiting programs in Aroostook deserve continued support
As a father and grandfather, I’ll be the first person to tell you that babies don’t come with instruction manuals.
