In our mistrust-filled world full of political contention and both fake and devastating news, mustering the courage to have authentic conversations with people can be a challenge. Finding common ground and engaging in civil discourse about important issues facing our communities, our state, our country and our world can seem elusive, if not sadly impossible.
This concerning state of affairs prompted the newsroom to examine the concept of trust. In this series, we sat down once a month with a Maine resident to discuss this precious commodity. The project revealed which people and institutions Mainers trust and how the concept of trust drives their thought processes and actions.
FEATURED STORY:
Trusting & Believing
Despite our divisive times, Mainers see trust, respect and community binding us together. Each month for the past year, I sat down with Maine residents to discuss the precious commodity of trust. Here's what I discovered.
All Stories:
A presidential granddaughter talks building trust in family, politics, society
Anne Roosevelt has found a home in central Maine, enjoying the natural resources while continuing a life based on truth.
Understanding trust from Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap’s perspective
In a world where trust “runs through us like capillaries,” Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap believes it's important to maintain perspective.
Entrepreneur who weathered Great Recession talks trust, economic resilience amid COVID
After fighting to keep her boat-building business afloat during the Great Recession, Maureen Hassett learned about financial sustainability and bouncing back. Now, she is better equipped to face today's coronavirus-related economic hardships.
Finding self-love by learning to trust that others will accept you as you are
Owen Logue used to hide his deafness. When he became a champion athlete, he realized it was a source of inner power and began to trust he could be accepted.
Embracing trust in the most basic — yet meaningful — relationships
In an era of growing suspicion and doubt, Ann Rivers dismisses politics in favor of nurturing some of Maine's most vulnerable wild animals.