Listening to one another. Working together. Leading with values and integrity. These are the crucial guideposts to consider in the 2018 Maine governor’s race. We are all concerned about the future of our nation. Every day brings bursts of news, tweets and other forms of micro-information that are disturbing. But there is an opportunity to […]

In the wake of Parkland and the many other recent mass shootings, common-sense measures to make such events less likely, including restrictions on the purchase of certain kinds of firearms, have become urgent priorities both nationally and here in the state of Maine. Yet none of the Republican candidates for governor and surprisingly few of […]

Maine’s June 12 primary election is just around the corner. I, for one, am looking forward to casting my vote. Maine traditionally has a strong showing at the polls, even during the midterm elections. Many Mainers like me are interested in the new ranked-choice voting system, which will be used during the statewide party primaries […]

This past January, I spent a day in Augusta learning about our state Legislature. Democratic state Rep. Janice Cooper of Yarmouth, who represents my town, immediately approached me when she learned that I am a student at Yarmouth High School. She has been serving in the Legislature for six years, and has spent that time […]