I am writing in support of independent Ben Chipman, who has earned a third term as state representative. Ben has legislated in our interest and has proved he is second to none in constituent service. As his city councilor, I hear from him regularly, as his public service follows through to issues affecting residents of […]

The Major League Baseball post-season has added a great interest in the playoff because “one of our own” is playing for the Orioles. It’s a pleasure to see the boy from Portland, Ryan Flaherty, doing such a great job for the team. James Pickett Portland

As the campaign season moves forward and all the chatter fills our TV screens, Mainers should be made aware of something pointed out by The New York Times: Democrat Shenna Bellows, the former lobbyist and current candidate for the U.S. Senate, has been scored the most liberal office-seeker in the entire country. That’s right – […]

I am writing in response to your report on Gabrielle Giffords’ recent visit to Portland, headlined “Former U.S. Rep. Giffords: Gun laws fail to protect women” (Oct. 15). To be sure, this is true, but Portland Police Chief Michael Sauschuck is probably correct as well when he observes, “Domestic violence is really the core of […]