The unveiling of President Trump’s Presidential Walk of Fame should be named the “Walk of Shame,” with the vengeful and middle school behavior of using a picture of the “auto pen” in place of a portrait of President Biden. Whether we are a Democrat or a Republican, this disrespectful act should infuriate all of us. […]

The sneering tone of the Sept. 27 op-ed “Graham Platner sings for his supper in the rain in Portland” was disgraceful.  The piece devoted as many inches to the clothing of the attendees (“brunch boots,” seriously?) as to the arguments of the candidate. When the column did mention his remarks, it was deceptive. Platner gave a […]

There’s a lot to like about Maine in the fall: weather, foliage, blueberries, high school sports, and don’t forget the agricultural fairs. But somehow the Cumberland County Fair didn’t receive the coverage it deserves. We get the newspaper home-delivered each day, and watch the TV news at 6 p.m. on the local affiliates, and nothing […]

As a lifelong Democrat and Christian, I take no satisfaction in the death of Charlie Kirk. I very sincerely wish his family the very best as they deal with his terrible death. May we all turn our nation away from the hate and violence that exists. Tom FallonRumford

I urge my fellow Mainers to please join me in voting “yes” on Question 2 this November. To a long-term gun owner and hunter, this “red flag” law makes common sense. The proposed law provides a vital tool for those closest to the problem: the people who witness warning signs firsthand. It includes due process […]

In asking Sen. King and Rep. Pingree to comply with Republicans’ plan to finish negotiating the government funding bill “in seven weeks,” Steve Collins is imagining a reality that no longer exists (“Susan Collins says shutdown can be averted. Now to prove it.” Sept. 23). Republicans can be relied upon on to “not do” what […]