To the editor: I have the privilege to chair our local United Way board of directors. I am very proud of all the work done in our communities in support of children, families and individuals with the support of United Way and many other organizations. We also know that it takes partnerships and everyone working […]

Last fall I asked readers over 70 to send me “Life Reports” — essays evaluating their own lives. Charles Darwin Snelling responded with a remarkable 5,000-word reflection. Snelling was a successful entrepreneur who spent decades serving his community. He was redeemed, he reported, six years ago when his beloved wife, Adrienne, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s […]

To the editor: I read with great relief that the Maine House voted to reject the income tax cut proposed by Sen. Jonathan Courtney, R-Springvale. Thank you to all the Democrats and the handful of Republicans who allowed common sense to dictate the outcome of this ridiculous proposal. In these times of cutbacks, layoffs, catastrophic […]

To the editor: Martin Jones’ local commentary regarding birth control (“Birth control mandate shows arrogance,” March 23) shows his strong religious views and his difficulty in accepting that our country has many religions which do not agree about birth control. He criticizes President Obama’s health insurance to allow contraceptives. Obama as president has the responsibility […]