The president claims his tax bill will make Christmas great again, but little love is shown to millions of Americans.
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Maine Voices: It takes big and small gifts to bring change
A mega-donation could resolve homelessness in Portland and also inspire many others to give whatever they can to help.
Why I glean: A farm surplus harvester’s Thanksgiving manifesto
Year-round and statewide, everyday Mainers now rescue peak-season produce for their neighbors.
Volunteers in Augusta pack meals to feed the hungry in 70 countries
Hundreds meet at Cony High School to help a Christian nonprofit in its goal of providing more than 100,000 meals.
Maine Voices: Congress needs to show compassion, respect and caring for others
As lawmakers move ahead in the budget process, we pray they will vote for the vulnerable and voiceless.
Another View: Saudi blockade could starve sick children in Yemen
The siege will not deter Iran from smuggling arms, but it could trigger a full-blown famine among innocent children.
Approve Medicaid expansion to save lives, struggling hospitals, tax dollars
It’s heartbreaking to see Mainers buried in medical bills or skipping health care because of the cost. Here’s a chance to help them.
Maine Voices: Portland rent stabilization question could do more harm than good
A better answer would be to build more affordable housing for low- and middle-income families.
Our View: Struggling Americans face downward spiral of illness, gloom and opioid use
To fulfill his promises on the drug crisis, President Trump has to deliver on his economic ones.
Commentary: MaineCare expansion would force bad results for Mainers on the margins
Approving the expansion at the ballot box would force some Mainers onto Medicaid insurance.