Universal health care will reduce unnecessary administrative complexity — and expense.
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I’m asking Gov. Mills to bow out of Senate race | Letter
I am a strong supporter of Graham Platner for the U.S. Senate. I have also been a supporter of Janet Mills through her eight years as our governor. Although I have not supported 100% of Mills’ policies, overall she has steered the ship of state through some very troubled waters, as has she successfully dealt […]
Greed is what’s destroying America | Letter
Heiress Abigail Disney has been quoted as saying: “Every billionaire who can’t live on $999 million to lead their life comfortably is kind of a sociopath.” Kind of? Who could disagree? Yet, multi-billionaires directly influence our American government, dumping millions into elections, pushing authoritarian concepts and suppressing voter access, with the sole agenda to personally […]
Bring on I-95 speed cameras in Maine | Letter
I’m in favor of an arrangement that would catch all speeding drivers.
Trump has brought about a war with no objective | Letter
Here we are, wherever that is.
Gov. Mills has the right stuff to be Maine’s next senator | Letter
Democrats, independents and supporters of the Grand Old Republican Party should find themselves in agreement here.
Don’t allow Maine to be embarrassed by Platner | Letter
We’ve already been through this with Paul LePage. Will Graham Platner be next?
Dismayed by conditionality of homeless shelter | Letter
On Jan. 8, I was accepted at a homeless shelter in Augusta. I had been homeless since Oct. 31, 2025, so this news felt like a blessing. It meant no more nights outside and less uncertainty about my safety. I believed I was on a path toward stability. I spent one night at the shelter. […]
More to Hegseth protest at BIW than met the eye | Letter
Those of us who gathered to oppose the February visit were not opposed to the visit alone.
Amazon worker safety should concern Gorham | Letter
Where the company goes, protests often to follow. There’s a reason for that.