The Maine Trust Project

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 called “The Maine Trust Project,” 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.

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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.

ByStephanie Bouchard

May 14, 2020

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…

ByStephanie Bouchard

April 23, 2020

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.

ByStephanie Bouchard

March 12, 2020

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.

ByStephanie Bouchard

February 20, 2020