A few rain showers and mix north are moving through this morning but we’ll see sunshine returning for the afternoon.
March 2018
For South Portland bank heist suspect, getting away wasn’t a goal
According to police and neighbors, 70-year-old Donald Sturton needed help more than money when he held up a Bank of America with a plastic water pistol.
Greg Kesich: Now we know – Maine’s Medicaid savings came at a terrible price
The money could have made drug treatment available for thousands, but instead we have a deadly, damaging crisis on our hands.
Letter to the editor: Learn about types of weapons before insisting on a gun ban
In her March 23 letter to the editor, Kathy Warner says, “Ban assault weapons.” I don’t think she understands what that term means. The anti-gun folks think that any gun that has the ability to shoot multiple rounds is an assault weapon. She, I believe, is looking at the design and appearance of them only. […]
Letter to the editor: Governor candidates who cannot win should withdraw by Sept. 1
In his March 23 commentary, Alan Caron, independent candidate for governor, says he and other candidates should withdraw by mid-October if it is clear that they cannot win. With all due respect, that is just too late! We may not have ranked-choice voting in place for the November election if voters do not approve it […]
Letter to the editor: Sen. Collins gets snookered, and public will pay a heavy price
Sen. Susan Collins betrayed Maine and the American people when she supported the Republican tax plan last December. She claimed to have voted as she did in order to save medical insurance options for those who need government-supported health insurance. She told us at the time that she had “ironclad” assurances from Senate Majority Leader […]
Letter to the editor: End town lawsuit, let MDOT project revitalize downtown Wiscasset
My wife and I fell in love with Wiscasset and the people who call it home – enough to purchase a property on Main Street. We have become fervent supporters and promoters of the community and only want the best for the town in the future. The proposed Maine Department of Transportation project will provide: […]
Letter to the editor: State senator’s office did not ignore constituent’s request
As a state lawmaker and public servant, my No. 1 priority in the Legislature is serving my constituents every day. This includes making myself readily available to constituents and promptly responding to their questions and concerns regarding state government. In fact, I even keep a record of all constituent requests to ensure that every person […]
Letter to the editor: We accept reasonable limits on hunting guns, so why not others?
It makes no sense to have firearm rules for protecting wildlife but then oppose efforts to make changes that will protect our children.
Letter to the editor: Security at many Maine schools is still too lax, needs our attention
The March for Our Lives showed how our children were and are able to tackle issues that have gone unsolved as the National Rifle Association has maintained a stranglehold on many of our politicians through huge donations to their political campaigns. However, there are things we can do right now to keep our children safer […]