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Tax the wealthiest Mainers properly | Letter
It is important for those who are fortunate to support those who earn and have less.
Maine needs a new approach to wealth tax | Letter
Instead of punishing those who already fill a large percentage of the state’s coffers we should explore other avenues.
America is emulating Russia | Letter
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr recently warned broadcasters that their outlets’ government-issued licenses for use of the airwaves could be revoked if they publicly report information his agency deems as false. The president subsequently endorsed his appointee’s statement. I suppose these dark statements from Mr. Carr and Mr. Trump represent “just another day” in […]
Do not twist faith to support war | Letter
God sides with the oppressed, the outcast, never the wager of war.
We are watching governance as performance art | Letter
Spectacle and showbiz always seem to come first.
Maine’s working families must have access to child care | Letter
I work at a local preschool/daycare. During summer and school vacations, my elementary school-aged child attends child care where I work. Access to the Child Care Affordability Program (CCAP) is important to me because I have used this program for my child. Both my spouse and I, working full time, still could not afford the […]
Saddened by decision to remove George Mitchell portrait | Letter
A stellar career has been wrongly stained by the Epstein saga.
I couldn’t be more proud of Graham Platner | Letter
There’s a reason thousands of us have signed up to make phone calls, knock on doors and do what it takes to get him elected.
The candidate who defeats Susan Collins will be highly strategic | Letter
In order to own the story and win the day, a successful opponent will need to be prepared for political games and schemes.