A National Guardsman at a job fair I attended told me that, in his opinion, Maine has the exact right mix of units. There is a mountain infantry unit in Brewer, a transportation company in Sanford and the 133rd Engineers with companies spread all across Maine. This give a flexibility of service for guardsmen while […]

It is a bit discouraging to read Joanne Twomey’s comments to Gov. LePage described by observers as “over the top,” “boisterous and directing attention to herself” and a “continual embarrassment” when LePage’s dictatorial outrages are even more offensive, damaging and excessive (“Ex-Biddeford mayor known for her brash behavior,” April 4). When is someone going to […]

Why would anyone have so little respect for themselves and for their fellow Maine citizens – especially for a fellow elected official whom 48 percent of Maine citizens voted into the highest office in the state of Maine? Why would anyone have so little respect for themselves and for the school (Thornton Academy) they graduated […]

Re: “Maine lawmaker prepares ‘religious freedom’ bill despite national controversy” (April 3): I was amazed to read that Sen. David Burns of Whiting plans to introduce a so-called “religious freedom” bill that would allow businesses to refuse service based on the business owner’s religious beliefs. Perhaps Sen. Burns should apply to repaint our governor’s foolish […]

As a Portland taxpayer, I read with dismay “City proposes 13 layoffs and a tax increase as budget fix” (April 4). Apparently the city believes that, since Gov. LePage cut state General Assistance funds, the responsibility to foot the bill for the mostly unskilled immigrants whom the city continues to welcome with open arms, even […]