Alan Caron, independent candidate for governor, believes in building a new economy in Maine by growing jobs through incubators, job training and energy independence. As managing partner in Travel Startups Incubator, with investments in 21 startups, I believe Alan understands Maine’s future must be driven by technology investment, creating new companies and high-paying jobs for […]

Having spent time walking the halls of the State House advocating for small businesses and education, I have been pleased to see that Republican state Sen. Amy Volk ably represents the residents of her district in Scarborough, Buxton and Gorham, and also represents the best interests of all of Maine. I do not live in […]

In the recent article “Fewer foster parents on the front lines” (Sept. 2), Staff Writer Eric Russell reports: “The process of becoming a foster parent is not difficult. Background checks. References. Home inspections.” I am disappointed that the Press Herald would state something as subjective as “difficulty” as an objective statement of fact. And, while […]

Brett Kavanaugh is a threat to all workers, and I hope that Sen. Susan Collins opposes his nomination. Since his time as a Bush White House insider, he has done his best to erode workers’ rights and protections while siding with large corporations and the wealthy. This is his established work record. A few years […]

Why are so many of our youth of today leaning toward socialism? Do they actually believe that they will have a more prosperous and happier life? First of all, socialist Democrats or Democratic Socialists are no different from socialists. This country was founded and built on capitalism and will not survive on socialism. That has […]

According to the Humane Society of the United States, 6 million to 8 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters each year, with over 3 million dogs and cats being euthanized annually because of overcrowding. About 70 percent of all shelter cats are euthanized, and roughly 80 percent of all dogs and cats being killed […]