I recently read an op-ed on CentralMaine.com and was planning to make a comment, but to my surprise, when I got to the end of the opinion piece, I found that comments were not allowed. How can a newspaper that publishes opinions morally disallow others to express their opinion in response? This is not a […]

As an evangelical pastor and former Republican, I write out of deep concern for both the witness of the church and the future of our country. I understand why many Mainers support President Donald Trump. His positions on religious freedom, life and conservative values resonate with people of faith. But I urge fellow Christians and […]

In “A groundswell of everyday people,” the Sunday article about the Hands Off! demonstrations of April 5, the Telegram reported that “experts say the growing chorus reflects a desire for change and solidarity.” One wonders who these experts are and why their opinions are invoked. Why not rely on common sense? It doesn’t take experts […]

President Trump explains his meddling into Maine’s affairs as concern for the rights and well-being of women and girls, but that just doesn’t pass the smell test. A different interpretation emerges when you combine the consistent denial of women’s rights, the gutting of programs that support women’s health, his attitudes toward women and history of […]

I have questions, but my representatives do not have answers. It’s not impossible to answer constituent questions. I know, because I always receive answers from Sen. King. But somehow, even though I go through the exact same process with Sen. Collins and Rep. Golden, verifying my contact information and confirming I would like a response, […]

As a year-round resident of Mount Desert Island, I am angered and saddened by the upcoming closure of the labor and delivery unit at MDI Hospital. My husband and I selected MDI over the farther, larger hospitals because of the unit’s reputation for excellent maternal care. The team there did more than deliver our child. […]

When I was 18, I became a soldier, then a janitor, a cable guy (in York County), a lunch lady, then COVID-19 came and I drove for Uber Eats and tutored kids struggling with Zoom school. Those jobs should pay more, but I never made enough money where I could envision buying a home. Working […]

I was incredibly frustrated to see that Sen. Angus King joined eight Senate Democrats to vote in favor of President Trump’s appointment for ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra. Sen. King has talked the talk when it comes to Trump, often (rightly) saying that Trump’s numerous illegal actions have driven us into a constitutional crisis. King […]