The age of U.S. presidents is a hot topic. Knowledgeable, wise and capable candidates are judged by their number of birthdays over other considerations. Ageism is discrimination against an individual or group based on stereotypes of aging. “At your age, you can’t… you aren’t… you won’t…” Such thinking separates and marginalizes people of goodwill. It […]

College student Connor Ransom’s Feb. 8 opinion column (“Maine’s recent storms tell us climate action cannot wait”) reflects a justified anxiety on the part of the rising generation who will be left holding the bag when the boomers leave the scene of the crime. Bravo for this call to action! We all need to join […]