5 min There’s a lack of trust in government, and no wonder Legislators in Washington continue to place party before country, and the looming shutdown will be another painful reminder to the populace. ByL. Sandy MaiselSeptember 28, 2023
4 min Kevin McCarthy faces a dilemma Extreme members of his Republican caucus have demands that moderates won’t support, and how McCarthy handles it may determine whether he remains as Speaker of the House. ByL. Sandy MaiselSeptember 17, 2023
5 min Witnessing abrupt climate change Planetary change may now be outpacing both scientific understanding and political will. ByMarina SchaufflerSeptember 10, 2023
4 min A quietly effective president needs to find his voice President Biden is getting the job done, but his age, his son and his silence on the Trump indictments are weighing him down. ByL. Sandy MaiselSeptember 3, 2023
1 min A note about Gender Queer: a memoir The book is an illustrated novel that tells a story of self-discovery about gender identity and sexuality. ByDavid DahlAugust 26, 2023
4 min A debate like none before: A preview of the first GOP debate There are plenty of reasons to watch the first Republican showdown, with or without Donald Trump on the stage. ByL. Sandy MaiselAugust 20, 2023
3 min LETTER: Maine congressional delegation opposes proposed High Peaks national wildlife refuge Three members of Maine's congressional delegation sent the letter dated Aug. 3. ByThe Maine MonitorAugust 5, 2023