The very essence of democracy is civil debate. No one encouraged civil debate more than Charlie Kirk. If any person had an opinion opposing Charlie Kirk’s, he invited them to come to the front of the line. He wanted the debate. He wanted to hear from people. He wanted them to hear him. Debate was his purpose, his method of defending […]
letter to the editor
Posted inLetters to the Editor
I don’t feel myself to be ‘from away’ | Letter
I was very pleased to read the Aug. 31 op-ed by Steve Collins about being “from away.” As a five-year resident of Scarborough, I have found that, very often, people tell me I am “from away.” My husband and I chose to move to this area because our family is living in Maine. We are not […]
advertisement
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Keep AI out of Maine classrooms | Letter
Despite all of the marketing money targeting school districts, schools shouldn’t waste time and money figuring out how to integrate “AI” into classrooms (How Maine teachers are using AI in the classroom, Sept. 7). There isn’t an ethical way for schools to use AI tools, which are built on stolen words and images, use an immense amount of water and electricity to […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Charlie Kirk did not deserve to die | Letter
We’re talking about beliefs, here.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
We need more uplifting news | Letter
Through the years, I have collected positive and heart-warming stories. The world looks so bleak. But there are many good and brave people out there, not only helping others in need but risking their own lives to do it. Reading and hearing about them will lift my spirit and let me hope for a better […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
We must not gloss over the abuses of ICE | Letter
In response to the letter recently stating that America is a government of laws (“Those angry about ICE forget we are a government of laws,” Aug. 8), I couldn’t agree more. The problem I have is that Trump is not just deporting criminals. He’s also deporting families who applied for asylum, committed no crimes and […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Susan Collins should demand RFK resignation | Letter
The secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services poses a serious risk to all.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
I’m over Sen. Collins’ ‘alarm’ | Letter
Susan Collins says she’s “extremely alarmed” by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s firing of his month-old CDC Director Monarez. Similarly, when he fired the vaccine advisory board she said that was a bad mistake. Yet, knowing his anti-vaccine history, Sen. Collins voted to confirm RFK Jr. She also helped to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Geezers like Mills and Collins need to step aside | Letter
There is some chatter that Gov. Janet Mills may compete against Sen. Susan Collins for her seat in the U.S. Senate. What will be the reaction of the young people in our state when they are faced with a 78-year-old competing with a 72-year-old for a six-year term for one of the highest offices in […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Consult experts for child vaccine advice | Letter
Having read that Joseph Ladapo, surgeon general of Florida, is pushing to remove vaccine requirements for children, I was prompted to research his credentials, which are quite impressive. He trained at quality institutions in adult medicine, but I question his competence to advise on pediatric health issues. Florida ought to hire a board-certified pediatrician or […]