I am a staunch Democrat. I voted for Joe Biden. Nevertheless, I want him to stand down and not run for the presidency. In response to Donald Trump and his existential threat to democracy, Democrats need a strong leader who can clearly and forcefully articulate the liberal agenda. Biden is a well-informed and able administrator, […]

The state is running surpluses. Unassailably good news. There is a huge backlog of school construction needs in communities across the state. Why is no one talking about appropriating more money to reduce the backlog, and reducing it more by changing the state assistance program from 100% cost coverage to 25%-50%, providing incentives for municipalities […]

L.D. 1682, An Act to Create the Maine Experiential Education Program, passed unanimously. If funded, this bill would bring experiential learning to schools, transforming students’ lives and facilitating change to create health and wellness in our schools and society. Everything from anxiety and depression to ADHD and executive function challenges have been linked to nature […]

I can’t call him a gentleman. So, I’ll refer to him as Mr. T. He wants to become president. He once boasted that he doesn’t pay income tax. People should remember that when they pay their taxes. Carroll Hansen Parsonsfield