families

Published
December 31, 2021

Commentary: Which senator can save Biden’s agenda? It’s not who you think

Mitt Romney’s Family Security Act could meet the president’s priorities and attract enough Republican votes to pass.
Published
December 26, 2021

The Maine Millennial: Christmas doesn’t always have to look the same

You think a stable is a tough place to sleep? Try the Bob Hope USO at Los Angeles International Airport.
Published
December 22, 2021

Our View: Cutting tax credit will push millions of kids back into poverty

Sen. Joe Manchin reportedly says the checks were wasted; actually, they went toward food, housing and other essentials.
Published
December 17, 2021

Maine Voices: State’s HOPE program helped me chart path to success

Thanks to Sara Gideon’s investment, more families like mine will have the support they need to pursue education and training beyond high school.
Published
December 5, 2021

Maine Voices: Let’s hold space for others this holiday season

Amid the sparkle, the lights, the parties and the traditions, it’s important to remember those who are grieving.
Published
December 4, 2021

The humble Farmer: The body electric, and other moments of major discovery

After being stunned by static, I ‘lost’ my pajamas and learned of a wild way to spend 5,000 dollars.
Published
November 20, 2021

The humble Farmer: Country store conversations lose none of their wit online

There’s nothing like it for talking about who wrote ‘Tell Aunt Rhody,’ comparing Venice to Monhegan or confessing to blanket hogging.
Published
October 23, 2021

The humble Farmer: Just me and my several million closest relatives

My brother started out with a cardboard chart of seven generations – now I’m online trying to trace us back to Attila the Hun.
Published
October 3, 2021

Maine Voices: Helping children with disabilities is part of David Flanagan’s lesser-known legacy

As he faces his toughest battle yet, he’s still dedicating his energy to bettering lives via the Augusta-based Children’s Center.
Published
August 9, 2021

Mainer’s affinity app to connect families, businesses to launch in mid-August

Match2Play was created by Sara Lopez, a mother of four boys who was inspired by her own struggle to find other families to connect with after moving to Maine four years ago.