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Poverty

Published
November 18, 2017

Volunteers in Augusta pack meals to feed the hungry in 70 countries

Hundreds meet at Cony High School to help a Christian nonprofit in its goal of providing more than 100,000 meals.
Published
November 14, 2017

Maine Voices: Congress needs to show compassion, respect and caring for others

As lawmakers move ahead in the budget process, we pray they will vote for the vulnerable and voiceless.
Published
November 10, 2017

Another View: Saudi blockade could starve sick children in Yemen

The siege will not deter Iran from smuggling arms, but it could trigger a full-blown famine among innocent children.
Published
November 2, 2017

Approve Medicaid expansion to save lives, struggling hospitals, tax dollars

It's heartbreaking to see Mainers buried in medical bills or skipping health care because of the cost. Here's a chance to help them.
Published
October 31, 2017

Maine Voices: Portland rent stabilization question could do more harm than good

A better answer would be to build more affordable housing for low- and middle-income families.

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Published
October 29, 2017

Our View: Struggling Americans face downward spiral of illness, gloom and opioid use

To fulfill his promises on the drug crisis, President Trump has to deliver on his economic ones.
Published
October 5, 2017

Commentary: MaineCare expansion would force bad results for Mainers on the margins

Approving the expansion at the ballot box would force some Mainers onto Medicaid insurance.
Published
September 14, 2017

Our View: LePage cuts mean more Mainers end up hungry

Barriers touted as ways to ensure fiscal responsibility are keeping those who deserve it from getting help.
Published
August 11, 2017

Maine Voices: Breakfast After the Bell is the way mornings should be for Maine students

The Legislature and Gov. LePage should take the lead by encouraging the school program.
Published
July 23, 2017

Maine Voices: Student debt crisis mounting

Ever-rising college debt is putting too many of our young people's futures in the most precarious balance.