As one of the largest providers of community-based residential treatment and community mental-health case management services in Maine, we were thrilled to hear that Daniel Wathen, court master of the Augusta Mental Health Institute consent decree, has identified $5.4 million to support mental health clients who are not eligible for MaineCare. These funds will go […]
2018
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Opponents’ latest effort to discredit President Trump is ridiculous
Special counsel Robert Mueller and his Democratic lawyers, plus the upper echelons of the Department of Justice, the FBI and others, have done and are doing their utmost to drive down the approval ratings of President Trump, to no avail. The latest attempt – accusing the president of paying off two women for their favors […]
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: In a season of caring, let’s provide some to fleeing immigrants
Here we are, deep into the Christmas season. We make every attempt to make this season special for every child. We collect toys, coats and funds to ensure every family is safe and warm, at least at Christmas. What of Jakelin Rosmery Caal Maquin? She died in the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol. She […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Urgent plea to a troubled society – make God a priority in your life
Imagine what our world would be like if we all tried to follow, instead of push aside, a loving God’s rules.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Food assistance not safe from harmful cuts
Bypassing Congress to toughen work rules will hurt, not help, the needy.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Marc A. Thiessen: Mueller probe could turn out to be a disaster – for the Democrats
A campaign to impeach Trump could cost Democrats the chance to take back the presidency in 2020.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Please don’t ever take away my health care
I urge Maine’s congressional delegation to protect the Affordable Care Act from further political attacks.
Posted inJournal Tribune
SMHC raises $10K for Auxiliary through Tree of Life events
BIDDEFORD — Southern Maine Health Care raised more than $10,000 for the SMHC Auxiliary at the annual Tree of Life events on Dec. 5 in Biddeford and Sanford to remember and honor those who have touched people’s lives. This year, SMHC’s Auxiliary Tree of Life also honored the memory of the late U.S. President and Mrs. […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Sanford man draws prison term for his role in stabbing
SANFORD — A Sanford man was sentenced to 10 years in prison with all but three years suspended for his role in the Jan. 11 stabbing of a male victim who claimed he was held against his will for several hours by three people in a Sanford apartment. Cody Boudreau, 23, was sentenced on Monday […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Mattis resigning as Pentagon chief after clashes with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned Thursday after clashing with President Donald Trump over the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria and after two years of deep disagreements over America’s role in the world. Mattis, perhaps the most respected foreign policy official in Trump’s administration, will leave by the end of February […]