On Jan. 21, marches are being organized in Washington, D.C., Boston and around the country calling for 1 million women to unite for women’s rights. In response to a link I shared on the march, a high school friend wrote back truly stunned that I would want to march, questioning if I am victimized “up […]

Re: “Portland vs. Deering ‘Turkey Day’ game may be on its last legs” (Nov. 23): “Estimates” of attendees and gate? I’m fairly certain the stubs will tell you how many were there, and a deposit receipt will show the gate. “Estimate”? Hmm … a series of lame excuses made by people who appear to have […]

Earlier this month Maine voters opted, in a referendum, to become one of eight states that have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. In Maine and 27 other states – the majority of our country – marijuana is legal for medical use. Yet President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Alabama Sen. Jefferson Beauregard “Jeff” Sessions for […]

During the recent election, the Yarmouth sex offender residency ordinance was approved by 75 percent of the local voters who cast ballots that day. The overwhelming support for this ordinance was due to the efforts of many people, including (and especially) Biddeford residents Matt Lauzon and Melissa Bednarowski. Matt and Melissa gave encouragement and advice […]

Re: “Councilors finish with harsh words for Strimling” (Page 1, Nov. 23): It is with great dismay that I note that the Portland City Council and Mayor Ethan Strimling are having problems. We have a city manager and two assistant city managers. Solution: Get rid of the mayor position. Save the taxpayers’ money. Ed Reagan […]