I waited with bated breath in the emergency department for Heather to arrive. She was on her way, suffering from H Flu epiglotitis. Would she make it in time to have her life saved? And what about Max, who was in the next examining room? Do we need to admit him to the hospital and […]

The editorial board was correct in saying we all should be concerned about the recent scores in the National Assessment of Education Progress that show only about a quarter of Maine fourth graders are proficient in reading (Feb. 2). Without going into a long critique of how schools themselves should respond to this report, there […]

I am writing in response to Joe Lawlor’s Jan. 30 article in the Press Herald titled “Health advocates unveil effort to protect discount drug program.” As reported, those criticizing the bill argue that it would “open the door to more abuse” by hospitals that are exploiting the 340B program, “buying medicines at steep discounts and […]

Maine’s education system is in crisis. According to the latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, math scores have been the lowest since 1992, and reading scores have also plummeted, placing Maine students among 14 states that are performing significantly below the national average. For years, core subjects like math and reading have taken a […]

Family planning services are necessary for all Mainers, including transgender students like me. Consent education helps young people learn healthy relationships and keeps people of all ages and genders safe. Contraceptives not only prevent unplanned pregnancies, they can also manage symptoms of conditions including acne, endometriosis and perimenopause. Gender-affirming care allows transgender people to live […]

One imagines Sen. Susan Collins being haunted by her remark that Donald Trump learned “a pretty big lesson” from his first impeachment. But then again, one imagines Sen. Collins doing a lot of things that, while nevertheless expressing deep concern, she declines to do. The last weeks of lawless chaos remind us that the president […]

President Trump recently came before the nation on live TV to express his sorrow over the airplane/helicopter crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. He said he spoke for the country and expressed condolences to the families of the victims civilian and military. Well done. He then left his prepared speech and rambled on about […]