When diagnoses can be so subjective, we can’t afford to take away support that helps those stricken move forward.
April 2, 2016
North Carolina, Syracuse are familiar opponents
North Carolina beat the Orange twice this season, and now they meet in the NCAA semifinals.
Letter to the editor: Columnist’s characterizations of Clinton, Sanders too facile
I saw Susan Sarandon’s interview with Chris Hayes that Greg Kesich wrote about in his March 30 column and applauded the many reasons why she despises Hillary Clinton and is reluctant to vote for her. In fact, she made me rethink the decision I’d made about probably having to vote for her if she’s the […]
Letter to the editor: Minimum wage advocate might reflect on career choice, financial decisions
I have read with skeptical interest the various news and opinion pieces concerning the debate over the minimum wage, and, most recently, those articles about tipped workers and the plight of server Heather McIntosh and her beef with her former employer, Michelle Corry. This week, Ms. McIntosh got a column on Tuesday and front-page news […]
Letter to the editor: Obstructionist, defiant LePage gets salary he merits
I’m surprised that Paul LePage is unhappy with his salary. He should know that the lowest salary in the country is appropriate for a governor who’s a total obstructionist, regularly defies the will of the people, doesn’t seem to care about the pain he inflicts on the least fortunate among us and acts in a […]
Letter to the editor: Have LePage, Republicans gathered data on solar vs. fossil fuel costs?
Gov. LePage’s skepticism about and opposition to solar and other forms of renewable energy are well known, as he has promoted strategies for what he believes are “reduced energy costs,” often based on the continued use of fossil fuels. The pushback by many in the Maine Republican Party to the proposed solar plan was publicized […]
For shooters, Final Four site has been hit or miss
Villanova and Oklahoma are confident they can adjust to a stadium that’s proven difficult in the past.
Religiosity of women remains a mystery
Some researchers attribute the difference to biology, some cite social and cultural factors and some maintain it’s both.
Religion Calendar
Dances of Universal Peace: chants from a variety of world spiritual traditions paired with simple circle dance movements. Suggested donation $5-$15. 2-4 p.m. Sunday. Creating Space Yoga Studio, 1717 Congress St., Portland. www.dancesof universalpeace.org/. To submit an item for the Religion Calendar, go to MaineToday.com and click on the calendar tab.
Reflections: Practice leads us to self-realization, not perfection
And finding our own true nature is a continuous journey.