Increasing the state’s tobacco tax is a major success that deserves to be celebrated.
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Our leaders are supposed to represent people, not political parties | Letter
I watch with interest the political posturing of our elected officials. Those in the Senate and House in Washington need to remember they were hired by, paid by and work for the American people. They are not there to serve the president or their party or to enhance their chance for reelection. They are there […]
With the right support, Maine students and teachers can thrive | Letter
Blaming certain programs for poor student performance overlooks the value of, for example, teacher training and support.
A contrast in leadership by Maine’s senators | Letter
One stands up for the electorate, the other does not.
Immigrants deserve to be respected | Letter
No one wins when a vulnerable group of human beings are the brunt of dehumanizing insults, especially to gain political points. Over the past eight years, our current president has been repeating disparaging insults toward immigrants during his campaign rallies, political speeches and social media posts hundreds of times each year. In his own words, […]
We cannot stay silent on Trump’s big bad bill | Letter
As an American citizen, I am deeply disturbed to see what is going on in our country. The Trump administration is running roughshod over the Constitution and the rule of law. Our Congress and Supreme Court are being complicit in all of the actions that are being taken by the Trump administration and encouraging further […]
Decline in Maine student test scores need to be studied | Letter
Consolidation of schools and districts could be hurting students.
Laurel Libby’s free speech victory is our victory | Letter
If we wish for change in Augusta, we must vote for candidates like Rep. Libby.
Medicaid, SNAP cuts could jeopardize Maine students’ futures | Letter
College students should be focusing their energies on their work, not worrying about going hungry.
Weighing the collateral damage of Trump’s big bill | Letter
In this case, thousands of deaths against tax breaks for the already wealthy.