Editorials

6 years ago

Ranked-choice voting: totally deceptive

We’ve all heard the old adage, “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.” Right? Then whatever possessed Maine to put in ranked-choice voting?

6 years ago

Access to health care is about freedom

Health care is a basic human right. It’s about the freedom to have control over your own life, your own future. It’s about the fundamental right to lead a healthy, happy and productive life. But right now, access to quality, affordable health care is under attack.

6 years ago

Ending the cycle of domestic violence

Every Mainer deserves to feel safe in their own home — a place where they are welcomed, supported and free from danger. Whether they are a child or an adult, no one should have to live in fear. However, for too many Mainers, this is not a reality. I believe we can do more to change that.

6 years ago

Finding Santa

The older I become, the more convinced I am of one thing: I will never outgrow Christmas.

6 years ago

Putting a name to the ’affliction’

It’s been wisely recommended that I explain what the ‘affliction’ is that I occasionally mention in my articles. I have no problem with that, but it does make me realize that I’ve been coy about it as though I might somehow be ashamed to have it. I have multiple sclerosis; MS for short.

6 years ago

Making and sharing holiday memories

The holiday season is underway and soon families will gather for meals and gift giving. With many relatives under one roof, this is a great time for genealogists to ask questions about holiday traditions practiced in the past or to try to learn more about the family.