The expanding presence of the federal immigration enforcement agency threatens some of the very families Maine should find a way to welcome.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Reps. Cloutier and Arata: It’s time to give Maine’s family caregivers a tax break
Our older population deserves our respect, and so do the hardworking Mainers who care for them.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Drugs fail to slow effects of inherited Alzheimer’s disease
Two experimental drugs have failed to prevent or slow mental decline in a study of people who are virtually destined to develop the disease because of rare gene flaws.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Initiatives help keep Maine seniors connected to communities
South Portland is the latest to take on the fight against isolation as residents age.
Posted inLocal & State, News
South Portland joins growing number of grassroots groups helping Maine seniors
Of all the states, Maine has the oldest population and the largest number of age-friendly community groups striving to meet the needs of older residents.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
On a mission to create a more age-friendly South Portland
A committee is working on initiatives to help seniors stay independent and part of the community.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Give young people reasons to stay, move here
Maine should focus on what we have (nature, breweries) and beef up what we lack (affordable housing, good-paying jobs, public transit).
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Lack of affordable housing is a problem across Maine
It will take a statewide commitment to make sure that Maine communities are built to meet the people’s needs.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Doctors are unnecessarily torturing dying dementia patients
Think about how you want to be cared for at the end of life, write it down and regularly remind your family and doctor of this directive.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-eds, Opinion
The View From Here: Behind USM’s name change plan
Attracting working-age people to the state is more important than soothing municipal rivalries.