As we head into an already contentious election season, my biggest concern lies with those who do not plan to vote.

We hope to continue this work on behalf of Maine’s people, fueling what works and fixing what doesn’t.

We underestimate the importance of music programs at our peril.

Political campaigns highlight contrasts. You could hardly find one more enlightening than the contrast of the prosecutor versus the criminal.

We’re lucky to live in a country where it’s possible to criticize and question power.

We all cling to illusions to make life bearable. Demagogues know that inside out.

Let’s make sure we reject it.