Recently, more than one letter to the editor has implied that there are only two Democratic candidates running to contest Sen. Susan Collins in the fall election. I was particularly disturbed by an April 11 letter from Lawrence Kaplan, MDS, “Pull back the curtain on Graham Platner.” To quote Mr. Kaplan, “As a card-carrying Democrat […]
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It’s possible to break away from MAGA | Letter
Many former Trump supporters are ready to break away from the president’s toxicity. A new support group may be able to help.
So they’re running as independents. Who cares? | Letter
Steve Collins’ April 20 column (“Don’t be fooled by Republican trickery in Maine Senate races”) alleges that the increase in independent candidates running for Maine congressional seats is “political trickery at work by the GOP.” Many of these state Senate candidates may truly represent the 29% independent voting bloc in Maine. And yes, others may […]
Platner-Mills rivalry could be catastrophic | Letter
If you’re disappointed come June, you had better get over it by November.
When will we get access to Chinese car brands? | Letter
Is this a waiting game, or am I stuck with the American menu?
Retaining and valuing older workers is about more than filling gaps | Letter
At 62 with no plans to retire, I love my work. Continued employment is essential to my physical and emotional well‑being.
America would sooner print money than tax appropriately | Letter
It is very easy to give tax breaks— and it’s deeply irresponsible.
Presenting Maine’s Anti-Trump Slate | Letter
We need defiance across the board. Here’s how we get it.
Jared Golden has let the people of Maine down | Letter
His deciding vote on the Iran war resolution amounts to more of the cowardly same.
Is this what Christian leadership looks like? | Letter
These leaders don’t know the outcomes beneath their words or commands.