Wanting to be there or to send supplies is noble, but not as effective as giving to relief groups that are already in place.
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The humble Farmer: The seeds of contentment might lie in properly reading the signs
Some farmers will tell you astrological signs are the key to reaping a bountiful crop. mmary.
Maine Voices: Background checks will make us a bit more secure, Sagadahoc County sheriff says
Question 3 won’t usher in sweeping change, but it will keep some bad people from getting guns and make transfers safer.
Commentary: They might not be high fashion, but treasured old clothes are priceless
Well-worn pieces of clothing carry with them moments of the past that wrap around the present.
It’s time for employers to de-emphasize criminal history when hiring
Legislation will call for the 1,200 people released from Maine prisons each year to get a fair chance at a job.
Commentary: ‘Yes’ on Question 2 would help education, now that Legislature has failed mandate
Lawmakers haven’t spent what voters demanded for school support, and now is the time to insist on more.
Leonard Pitts: Guys can be raunchy, but they don’t boast about sexual assault like Trump
And we reject the ‘locker room talk’ defense from the emotionally stunted, pampered frat boy who never grew up.
Charles Lawton: For high-quality job growth, focus on creating a skilled labor force
The state’s jobs outlook is bleak, and it’s up to schools and employers to find a creative solution.
Commentary: Maine looks very much like the divided nation we have become
And the state may also have an opportunity to affect the 2016 presidential election outcome.
Maine Observer: Scraping the hull reveals world of wonder
A necessary end-of-summer task also brings family and friends together to enjoy contented companionship.