Many liberals’ opinions about Donald Trump remain as acerbic as they were before the election. Yesterday, many prominent liberals praised Fidel Castro’s reign of Cuba. I find the two positions hypocritical. On the one hand, Americans chose Trump through the generally accepted democratic process. He has yet to take power. Castro violently overthrew his predecessor, […]

Your editorial stances are often worth respect, but your virtual silence on the ongoing struggle at Standing Rock is embarrassing. How is the first attempt, in 100 years, to break yet another treaty with Native Americans not news? How is the long-term deployment of attack dogs, tear gas and water cannons (in freezing weather) against […]

Contrary to letter writer Michael A. Smith (Nov. 15) and other admirers of the Electoral College such as columnist M.D. Harmon (Nov. 18), it is not true that the Electoral College “gives us all a greater voice.” If I don’t vote with the majority in my state (or, in Maine, with the majority in my […]

It’s a delight to use the new bridge over the Saco River, between Hollis and Bar Mills, and be reminded that everyday objects can be things of genuine beauty. The new bridge was built for $7.4 million by Wyman and Simpson, according to one online story I found, and replaces an iron truss bridge dating […]

Like a majority of American voters, I did not vote for Donald Trump. I am terrified at the prospect of his administration, for many reasons that need not be detailed. Everyone knows the reasons. But there is hope, because the Founding Fathers created a system of checks and balances. That system only works, however, if […]