Local newspapers are going out of business or laying off their reporters, photographers and other staff. On the very page on which I am composing this message, you proclaim “Wake up to the local news you need.” However, there is no need for me to be rallying for the print media if my local newspaper […]

I’m writing to endorse Chris Kessler as Maine state representative for House District 32 in the June 12 Democratic primary. Chris has been a resident of South Portland for over 10 years. Throughout that time I have witnessed him tackle difficult local issues. Without any outside impetus, Chris founded the South Portland Tenants Association. Through […]

Re: “Letter to the editor: Book ban based on morality of authors puts store on slippery slope” (May 10): I couldn’t agree more with letter writer David Moltz. If we remove books from the shelves of bookstores (and libraries?) because their authors have been accused of sexual misconduct or, for that matter, other offenses, how […]

Ranked-choice voting is crucial to democracy. The League of Women Voters of Maine studied all voting methods and determined that to ensure a candidate is elected with at least 50 percent plus one vote, ranked-choice voting is the way to go. It is applied in races of more than two candidates. It means two candidates […]

I take strong exception to Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Zak Ringelstein’s characterization of U.S. Sen. Angus King in his letter published May 14. Sen. King votes as his conscience dictates and in the best interests of his constituents. He is not an ideologue. Congress is as dysfunctional as it is today because of ideologues, whether […]

We need urgently to change the way we do justice. As it stands, the American criminal justice system is based largely on our emotional rather than our rational response to crime. It too often seeks to satisfy our thirst for retribution against the criminal while doing little to rehabilitate anyone and nothing for either the […]

It is with great pleasure that I write to support Jon Gale for Cumberland County district attorney in the Democratic primary June 12. I’ve known Jon for 15 years. Our children attended Portland Public Schools together. Our friendship began as parent volunteers, and over the years he has become a close and trusted friend. Jon […]