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Maine Voices: Granddaughter helps us to see Christmas in a new light

Having an 8-year-old and her parents living with us improves our attitude toward the holidays.

by John Gold Special to the Press Herald December 12, 2018December 11, 2018

The single-payer framework isn’t perfect, but it’s better than one where patients try in vain to price complex procedures.

by Hilary Thibodeau Special to the Press Herald December 11, 2018December 10, 2018

SAGE Maine is primed to advocate for this group, and offers best-practice training options for those who provide services to the aging.

by Brian Townsend Special to the Press Herald December 7, 2018December 7, 2018

Come spring, let’s hope we’ve made real progress toward restoring the social safety net that’s currently in tatters.

by Jonette Christian special to the press herald December 6, 2018December 6, 2018

Using the electronic documents database would dispel employer hiring bias and decisively discourage illegal behavior.

by Joyce Wilson-Sanford Special to the Press Herald December 5, 2018December 4, 2018

Don’t forgo religious services out of fear of feeling like a hypocrite, and do give to others, practice compassion and skip the guilt trip.

by Eric D. Lister Special to the Press Herald December 3, 2018December 3, 2018

Democrats need to offer Republican lawmakers willing to collaborate a seat at the table.

by Susan Olcott Special to the Press Herald December 1, 2018December 2, 2018

The way the Mere Point plan was handled fails to take local input into account.

by John Lambert Special to the Press Herald November 30, 2018November 30, 2018

We should at least try to leave the next generation something comparable to what we inherited.

by Mike Reynolds Special to the Press Herald November 29, 2018November 28, 2018

Based on what happened after Oregon legalized the practice, it’s incompatible with values held by Mainers.