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Published
November 12, 2018

Maine Voices: On this centennial – and every day – reach out to a veteran

Thanking those who served, asking how they’re doing and listening to their response could save a life.
Published
November 11, 2018

Maine Voices: We can all help to fight high rate of suicide for veterans

We must understand the facts involved and intervene with care and compassion.
Published
October 15, 2018

Our View: It takes a group effort to fight postpartum depression

In the excitement and chaos surrounding a birth, risk factors and symptoms can be overlooked.
Published
October 8, 2018

Maine Voices: Affordable housing saves lives and saves the community money

We need resources for housing, health care and treatment for mental health and substance use disorder.
Published
September 30, 2018

Commentary: A soldier comes home, but his battles continue

A grandfather’s demons haunt his family for decades after he fought during the defining offensive of World War I.
Published
September 25, 2018

Portland’s Amistad center for mentally ill to be displaced by building sale

Amistad is being given time to find a new home by a developer who says he plans to ‘slow-play’ his condo project on State Street.
Published
September 24, 2018

Our View: Homelessness is a statewide problem, not a local one

The failure of Maine’s government to address drug abuse and mental illness creates an unfair burden for Portland taxpayers.
Published
September 16, 2018

Maine Voices: September is a time to reflect on Maine’s high veteran suicide rate

This is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to commit ourselves to saving lives.
Published
September 12, 2018

Nonprofit that operates residential program for mentally ill purchasing former Serenity House

Shalom House Inc. will renovate the recovery home in Portland to help meet a pressing need for housing for people with mental illness.
Published
September 6, 2018

Hospitals’ illegal rejection of mentally ill patients puts spotlight on Maine’s chronic lack of services

Health care experts say the incidents in Lewiston point to weaknesses and gaps in a system that’s unable to meet demand and forces people into emergency departments and jails.