On Guard against sexual violence
Maj. Tara Young and Lt. Col. Debbie Kelley speak about efforts within the Maine National Guard to prevent sexual violence. Continue reading
Category Archives: Country
Remembering a daughter, fighting to close gun-show loophole used to dodge background checks
Judi and Wayne Richardson, of South Portland, share the story of their daughter Darien who died from complications after someone broke into her home while she was sleeping and shot her. They urge Congress to approve universal background checks. Continue reading
Caring for constituents: Medicaid debate reaches beyond state, party lines
North Dakota Republican Rep. Robin Weisz explains why he voted in favor of Medicaid expansion and what Maine leaders should consider when they make a decision here. Continue reading
Blue Hill woman uncovers truth to family rumor, great-grandmother’s hand in suffrage
Posie Cowan, of Blue Hill, started digging into her great-grandmother’s history and uncovered a surprise. Continue reading
With snakes and enthusiasm, teacher shows Millinocket students the world is their backyard
Doug Kranich, a teacher in Millinocket, explains how he’s turned the unlikely subject of snakes into a learning opportunity. Continue reading
Circle of Hope: Families of Washington County drug addicts find they’re not alone
Ann Gilmore, of Machias, describes her son’s drug addiction struggles and why she formed a support group for Washington County families. Continue reading
A mother’s fight for her children, her voice
LePage shows personality in State of the State
Sedgwick’s struggle to preserve a quality child care center
Michele Levesque talks about what the Peninsula Early Care & Education Center in Sedgwick means to her son and her family. Continue reading
Sorting through life: How a Millinocket man transformed his disability into a job
Corey Alley, 37, of Millinocket might not know it, but he is changing the way others view the aptitude of people with disabilities. Continue reading
