It was disheartening to learn about the closure of the therapeutic recreation program at the University of Southern Maine. The field of arts in health is growing internationally, supported by research funding and expanding community programs. While I understand that the major was unsustainable with current enrollment, USM missed an opportunity to promote the program […]

I have lived over half of my life in Maine and I am lucky. I have always been employed and had health insurance through my employers. I have never had to worry about paying for health care my family needs. We have never experienced food insecurity or had to choose what bills to pay to […]

Should the federal shutdown continue and interfere with SNAP benefits for Mainers who need help feeding their families, I have a suggestion for our leaders in Augusta: Use the rainy day fund to feed Maine families. The federal government spends roughly $84 million per month on SNAP benefits for Maine people. At the end of […]