On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 12, Bath resident Bruce Gagnon began a hunger strike as part of an effort to stop $60 million in state funds being shoveled to “defense” contractor General Dynamics (owner of Bath Iron Works). In a country addicted to serial war-making at the expense of its citizenry, Gagnon was likely to be […]

The voices of the youth will change the course of this country. Millennials currently outnumber baby boomers by approximately 3 million people, and their younger counterparts, the members of Generation Z, almost double the total number of young people in the United States. The youth population has undeniable power that is only beginning to be […]

I am writing to encourage Portland city councilors to avoid increasing property taxes, yet again, to fund the city’s budget. I’ve been a property owner for 16 years. Education is important; however, every year, my taxes have gone up. I have investment property in Portland that includes seven apartments I rent out, and I try […]

In the wake of student-organized walkouts to protest gun violence, a countermovement, “walk up,” has arisen in response. The “walk up” message to students is don’t walk out – instead, walk up to those who are marginalized in the hope of connecting with the “next shooter.” It’s hard to disagree that students should be good […]

For the following reasons, I fully support upgrading sidewalks and removing parking on Main Street in Wiscasset, as called for under Option 2 of the Maine Department of Transportation’s Wiscasset Downtown Improvement Project: n Safety: Having parking on Main Street is a major safety issue for both drivers and pedestrians. Drivers cannot see oncoming traffic […]