This year marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security — a cornerstone of economic security for generations of Americans. At AARP, we recognize this milestone not just as a celebration of the past, but as a call to protect and strengthen the program for the future. In Maine, where we have one of the oldest […]
letter to the editor
Collins and King must lead on clean energy technologies | Letter
This does not need to be a partisan issue.
Op-ed summed up Laurel Libby perfectly | Letter
Quinn Kenney hits the nail on the head with the op-ed “Laurel Libby is no hero” on Aug. 9. I made the same point when I sent the representative a letter after I read she was voicing an interest in running for governor. I would not consider a vote for her unless an apology was […]
Let’s take care of Mainers in need first | Letter
Every month I get over 100 pieces of mail in my mailbox from all over the country — and they all want money. All this mail includes a picture of some destitute person, along with a sob story designed to make people feel guilty if they don’t help them. I believe charity begins at home […]
Maine’s non-American heritage is obviously worth celebrating | Letter
Immigrants make this great state even better. Somebody tell that to Bobby Charles.
An accurate summary of the work of Rep. Laurel Libby | Letter
Thank you for publishing Quinn Kenney’s excellent Aug. 8 op-ed, “On the contrary, Laurel Libby is no hero.” It was accurate and honest. Kenney’s summation of a local state representative jumping on a political train to national attention by endangering a high school kid exposes the dangers of unchallenged bigotry. Those who, like Libby, purport […]
Who exactly is sullying who? | Letter
In his op-ed defending his reputation against a charge of racism (“Cancellation by defamation will not work in Maine,” Aug 10), Republican candidate for governor Robert B. Charles said “Talk to me, do not sully me.” I wonder, did he talk to Maine Rep. Deqa Dhalac, D-South Portland, before he sullied her name? Molly Morell […]
Let’s solidify the Maine-Canada connection | Letter
All of this talk about Canada becoming the 51st state. I have a better idea: How about Maine becoming the 11th province of Canada? A good move! Joan Picard Old Orchard Beach
Mainers have great representation in Sen. Susan Collins | Letter
I am an octogenarian who has lived my entire life, except for my Navy time, in Louisiana. I have followed politics for about six decades so I know a thing or two about corrupt, incompetent, hypocritical and spineless politicians. If I didn’t have gumbo, crawfish and boudin running through my bloodstream I would move to […]
Late astronaut’s legacy inspires us to rise above our challenges | Letter
U.S. Navy captain and NASA astronaut James “Jim” Lovell led a life defined by resilience and competence — traits that highlight our species’ immense capacity for endurance. With his passing earlier this month, we must honor the values Capt. Lovell embodied and rise to meet this national moment of fear and confusion. In 1968, the […]