As a lifelong Bath resident with three family members earning a living at Bath Iron Works, I was keenly interested in the news that all four unions at BIW endorsed Susan Collins for re-election to the U.S. Senate. While that story made the front page of our local newspaper, it was not deemed worthy of […]

Sarah Palin said, “If I were in charge, they would know that waterboarding is how we baptize terrorists.” Thank goodness she is not in charge! Christians may disagree on some theological concepts and biblical interpretations. But Christians do not argue with each other when it comes to the sacrament of baptism. To equate baptism with […]

As a hospice caretaker of two years, I would like to speak to the way this work is so often presented in such a dim and negative way by the press (“Home care gives hope to seniors and low pay to workers,” April 27). Thanks to the per diem nature of hospice care, I am […]

I read with interest the excellent Daniel Kany review titled “Art inspired by Portland mansion takes different views” in the April 27 Maine Sunday Telegram. I worked on the staff of the Victoria Mansion as educational coordinator from 1989 to 1993 under director Bruce Sherwood, and he would turn in his grave if he could […]

So, Sen. Susan Collins has received the endorsement of all four unions at Bath Iron Wor – I mean, General Dynamics (“Collins wins BIW union endorsements,” April 24). Well, like I always say: Follow the money! In this case, our tax dollars. Susan Collins sits on the Senate “Defense” Appropriations Committee. She plays a large […]

I worked with Sub Sea Research during the 2009 season. I lived and worked on the M/V Sea Hunter alongside Greg Brooks and the other crew members. I am very disappointed to see the articles that have been coming out as of late (“Former crew member claims Gorham treasure hunter staged retrieval of fake gold […]

Former and current law enforcement officers asked to have their thoughts on Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce presented – not to tarnish the opposition, but rather to speak of positive traits and professionalism of someone respected. Sheriff Joyce has more than 27 years of leadership in law enforcement, jail management and comprehensive community commitment. He […]