families

Published
August 1, 2021

The Maine Millennial: Home is where the rescue dogs are

We’re up to three, now that my mom has happily surprised us by adding Rocky and Kingsley to the family.
Published
July 31, 2021

The humble Farmer: Road delays, summer guests and other seasonal phenomena

The author also tackles life’s serious questions, such as the proper household uses of Coca-Cola.
Published
July 11, 2021

The View From Here: Avoiding the nostalgia trap

Seeing old friends can be a good reminder that the future has promise and the past was not always so great.
Published
July 2, 2021

Maine Voices: It’s time to rethink how we prevent child abuse, neglect

The state must prioritize prevention and early intervention services to stabilize struggling Maine families before they are in crisis.
Published
June 20, 2021

Maine Voices: Imagining a different way of celebrating Father’s Day

When everyone’s focus turns to Dad, why not use that special attention to help others?
Published
June 15, 2021

Commentary: I give back to older Mainers because they’ve given so much to me

My grandparents looked after me and my brothers when my father was diagnosed with cancer. Now we’re helping them and other seniors.
Published
June 15, 2021

Maine Voices: Portland Adult Ed alumni undertake long-haul learning journeys

One PAE alumna is a recent high honors USM graduate who led her chronically ill daughter’s schooling by day and worked on her degree by night.
Published
June 3, 2021

Maine Voices: Should we stay or should we go? The questions and answers aren’t so simple

To right size or to revel in the peace of having kids in college each has its own implications – especially in a boom market.
Published
May 19, 2021

Rep. Cloutier and Sen. Bennett: Helping Maine’s family caregivers is the right thing to do

No matter which side of the aisle you’re on, you can agree that these essential workers deserve the $2,000 that L.D. 296 will provide them.
Published
May 9, 2021

Maine Voices: Before you report my young Black children to police, let’s talk

The lives of young people of color are at stake because adults are afraid to have conversations with each other.