I was a little sad to hear about M.D. Harmon’s death. He was editor of my Community Voices column for 10 years, and we never agreed on a single thing except to be courteous to one another. We were at opposite ends of the political spectrum and – had we been in politics – we […]

Like many readers of the Portland Press Herald, I am greatly saddened by the tragic and untimely loss of Michael Harmon. Although I never met Michael, which I regret, I feel that I knew him a bit from several email exchanges and one phone conversation we had, when he was on the staff of the […]

I fully support building a much-needed track and improving the field in Freeport, but I will vote against the current version of the project. I’ve researched the costs and health and safety concerns. I’ve met with some of the track and turf project members, and a member of the high school renovation advisory committee. I […]

According to Roger Bowen’s Maine Voices submission (“Trump, and his economic policy, will travel path of greatest resistance,” Jan. 2), Donald Trump won with the support of “angry,” “forgotten” “America Firsters” because of values, while Hillary Clinton lost because of issues. Democrats love epithets. If you don’t agree with their positions, take cover. In fact, […]

A few years ago, I had vascular surgery at a Veterans Affairs hospital. After a few days of refusing the prescribed painkillers, I received a visit from one of the surgeons. He gave me a strong lecture that my refusal to take the medications would have a negative effect and prolong my recovery. My answer […]