Facing nine bills that could tamper with the wage increase, the Maine Legislature must honor what voters embraced in passing the Question 4 referendum.
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Maine Observer: At work, a little kindness would pay off
It is one way to fight back as empathy for co-workers and other measures of civility are pushed lower on priority lists.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: People with dementia need security, structure and socialization
Building systems to provide these things will help caregivers manage the challenge of caring for someone with dementia.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine lawmakers should back ‘death with dignity’ bill
The state should not stand in the way when someone decides it’s time to die.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: ‘Death with dignity’ bill well-meaning, but overlooks drawbacks
Family and emotional issues leave assisted suicide open to abuse. Hospice care is a humane, less risky option.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
In UNE’s virtual reality lab, medical students can see through aging patients’ eyes
The college is one of four schools in the world using The Alfred Lab technology to let students experience health problems they will be treating, increasing empathy and understanding.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Trump plan to gut civil legal aid would have devastating impact on Mainers
Low-income families, elders and veterans all benefit from the federal Legal Services Corp.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Budget rollback should bypass Meals on Wheels
A proposal to slash federal DHHS spending targets the biggest source of funding for Maine’s elder-food program.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Immigrant EMT training will have broad benefits
New Mainers with medical backgrounds can fill a serious gap in our health-care workforce.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: Health of Maine’s economy hinges on next governor embracing immigrants
Some won’t like it, but many leaders agree that’s how to address our aging state population and dwindling workforce.