Our city needs more strict enforcement of the rules of the road.
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‘Letters from an American’ informs and inspires | Letter
Like many people these days, I’ve been searching for ways to understand and respond to President Trump’s attacks on our democracy — and to deal with the knowledge that so many good people are being hurt. My friends have been invaluable in helping me. But there’s another source that’s been invaluable, too, namely the daily […]
Despite promises, Susan Collins keeps moving the ball | Letter
To use a ‘Peanuts’ analogy, our senator is like Lucy pulling the football away from Charlie Brown.
Voter ID requirement will disenfranchise Mainers | Letter
Be sure to read the small print.
Left-leaning reading results in left-leaning readership | Letter
With reference to the recent letters about the lack of conservative viewpoints in the letters to the editor section of the paper, I wonder if it has everything to do with the fact that you offer a product that is only appealing to a segment of the population with very liberal, leftist leanings. You have […]
Return Maine’s shores and beaches to the people | Letter
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court needs to side with the people of Maine, not a minority of homeowners.
Proud of Jared Golden, Maine leaders, for opposing Trump’s bill | Letter
The 2nd District congressman didn’t cave to political pressures and did what was right.
Cost of medical school in Maine is out of control | Letter
I was appalled to read that the cost of attending the University of New England medical school is between $300,000 and $370,000 (“How Trump’s big bill will reshape the affordability of Maine higher education,” July 9). I received my medical degree in 1975 from Washington University at St. Louis, Missouri, a top medical school. My […]
You’re never too old to change your political stripes | Letter
Prior to the presidential election, I had a letter to the editor published (“At 90, I no longer vote Republican,” March 13, 2024). I implied that Donald Trump was like Adolf Hitler. It would seem not enough agreed with me. Being 92 years of age, I realize my life is getting short. But I am […]
A path to affordable housing solutions for Augusta’s homeless | Letter
Better staffing at City Hall would be a good start.