The fact that Donald Trump won the election is a huge red flag. A Canadian once told me they feel Americans are greedy, angry, armed racists. It was offensive, but now it appears we are achieving all these. Civility, compassion, respect for diversity and fairness is in decline on all levels, global, national, state, town […]

I interned for Sen. Susan Collins 20-plus years ago. Back then, I admired her reputation for independence. But recently, her career has become defined less by independence than by a profound weakness — when it counts, she rarely leads, rarely persuades. The forces shaping her party and our politics simply roll over her while she […]

I’m writing in response to Jean Mangini’s July 29 letter detailing poor conditions at Tripp Lake. I’m no longer a resident, but as a four-month seasonal renter, I still experience what others are experiencing on Tripp Lake. For what it’s worth, we tried holding the water in with a man-made bladder. Then the heavy rains […]

A few years ago, I saw this statement: “The next person you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Therefore, be kind.” Yet when I see Donald Trump on TV, I feel no kindness toward him. Recently, in the middle of the night, that statement came back to me. I found myself wondering […]

Many immigrants are part of our essential workforce. If we are picking up some vegetables at the grocery store for a family dinner, thank an immigrant. If we have an elderly relative who receives hot meals, clean sheets and compassionate care at a nursing home, thank an immigrant. If we enjoy that clean plate, linen […]

Something seriously needs to be done to avert more problems in Washington County regarding health care. With the Medicaid cuts — and cuts to who knows what else — and the failings of Northern Light Health, we are on the verge of a potential long-term problem. Another entity, such as Maine Health, needs to take […]

My dad passed away over 10 years ago, but that didn’t stop him from receiving an absentee ballot. This eye-opener led me to believe that automatic absentee ballot mailings are risky. I wholeheartedly support the voter ID initiative, which includes this needed reform. It’s central to our constitutional way of government that no household should […]

With reference to the July 11 article “Farmington LGBTQ+ leaders condemn RSU 73 policy targeting trans youth,” I pose a few questions: • How many parents of young girls, ages 12 to 13 and who are just entering puberty, think it is OK that these girls be forced to share their bathrooms with biological males? […]