A bill that would bring transportation security operators’ pay in line with that of most other federal employees – and greatly improve fierce worker turnover – awaits approval in the Senate.
Op-eds
The Maine Millennial: We aren’t limited to LePage’s false binary
I believe we can make Maine a state where everyone can have both an abortion and a full tank of heating oil.
Jim Fossel: It’s time for the GOP to move on
A host of familiar personalities and strategies need to be jettisoned by the Republican party – and fast.
Commentary: Inaction on Dechaine DNA revelation should be the final straw
The latest development in the murder case offers further proof, as though any more were needed, that our state’s criminal justice system is broken.
Maine Voices: It’s time for Maine to suspend the fuel tax
Our state is bracing for one of the most economically disastrous winters in decades. Any action that might lessen its blow must be taken.
Commentary: Cooperatives bring people together and make communities stronger
In an age when communities have become all too divided, involvement in a cooperative can offer a sense of belonging.
Commentary: Maine’s system of prison labor deserves greater scrutiny
There’s no getting around the fact that the Maine State Department of Corrections’ goals conflict with how its working incarcerated population is compensated and protected.
Commentary: Good alternatives to thanking veterans for their service
For many veterans, myself included, getting thanked by members of the public can be an awkward experience.
Commentary: Save Maine’s veterans from suicide by forging greater connections
The simple act of making a phone call or paying a visit to a veteran could save a life.
Commentary: Better policy, infrastructure can bring down road traffic fatalities
A new plan requires the public’s help in identifying the most lethal stretches of road in 18 southern Maine towns and cities.