Feeling recognized would assure us that we do not face these challenges alone, an Afghanistan War veteran’s son says.
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Maine Observer: A treasure saved from the past and a cherished Kodak moment
Two generations, nearly eight decades apart, are brought together by a note and a set of Navy dress whites.
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Maine Voices: We have an opportunity right now to make families stronger
Maine should invest in services to support parents and ensure that children can grow up in safe and nurturing homes.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The humble Farmer: Questions that we do – and don’t – want the answer to
The former: Where Grandpa buried the family silver. The latter: What school food tastes like if it is made for a profit.
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Commentary: Conservatives need to step up, present a paid leave plan of their own
A middle ground exists between the broken status quo and the expensive and unwieldy proposal that was part of Build Back Better.
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Maine Observer: Days get longer, warmer and full of life
The countdown is on. Soon enough, Mainers will get their rewards for enduring another long, cold winter.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Quality time with children – a pandemic trend that should stick around
Parents don’t have to take their kids out and spend money on them to give them undivided attention, a recently released survey shows.
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Maine Voices: We are parenting during COVID. We are tired. And we’re the lucky ones
My wife and I have good jobs and day care, and we’re still stressed out right now. How are other families even managing?
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
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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.