The window by my desk looks toward the flag of our country. I think of its history, the political campaigns it and other flags have witnessed, the candidates now striving to be worthy to be elected to lead the country it represents – and I wonder “What have we come to?” I first was eligible […]

In 2013, the property tax fairness credit was enacted to replace Maine’s former “circuit breaker” program. Both programs provide tax relief to low-income Mainers whose real estate taxes or rental costs exceed specified limits. Unlike the circuit breaker, the property tax fairness credit is part of the state income tax return. Many eligible Mainers who […]

I was disappointed, but not surprised, when I read the Portland Press Herald’s editorial endorsement (Our View, Feb. 29) of Ohio Gov. John Kasich, and learned that although the Press Herald is “concerned about his advocacy against a woman’s right to choose,” he is the best candidate for the Republican presidential nomination because “there is […]

Matt Powers’ letter of March 2 is right on, although his solicitous courtesy toward the arrogance of Chellie Pingree and others announcing, beforehand, that they intend to thumb their nose at their own supporters is less fitting than your headline of “top Democrats scorn democracy.” Hillary Clinton has won her victories only because of huge […]

The facts on the ground do not support the hype over the massive increase in Portland apartment rents, as reported by your newspaper. • First, the idea that there’s been a 40 percent increase in rent in five years was based on an analysis of two months of listings for two-bedroom apartments. But there are […]