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Susan Collins’ swift action saves the day for Maine groundfish, scallop fleets | Letter
Hamstrung by rule changes, we sought the senator’s help — and got it.
Who cares if Nirav Shah is ‘from away’? | Letter
People do not have to be born here to care deeply about this state.
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.