American medical costs are roughly twice those of the average developed country, yet those other countries also have incurred the costs of increased technology and knowledge cited in Phyllis Hyde’s Jan. 23 Maine Compass. The CIA world facts book shows that Americans have shorter life expectancies than the people of 49 other countries, and that […]

By far the leading cause of domestic violence is an abusive personality that seeks control and power over the victim. Regardless of the cause, domestic violence and abuse are not acceptable for any reason. I agree with Gov. Paul LePage on this issue. We further agree that it is a societal issue against which all […]

The upcoming presidential election likely will be the most important election in our lifetime. I listen to the presidential candidates, and I really like what Newt Gingrich says and how he handles himself. However, we cannot afford to elect him as president. Our mills in Maine stand empty because of Gingrich. We have this terrible […]

It is wonderful news that a legislative committee endorsed an anti-bullying bill. Bullying has become a serious issue. Too many young people have ended their lives because of it. One death because of bullying is one too many. Children are precious and need to be protected at all costs. It is OK to be different. […]