Parents also should help tamp down a practice that damages their kids’ future prospects and social skills.
September 2018
Free speech’s worst enemies aren’t who you’d expect
Free speech advocates find they are arguing with those who fancy themselves today’s leading leftists.
Letter to the editor: Republicans to fund independent Hayes as a way to split Democratic votes
If independent Terry Hayes thinks she’ll be running as a Clean Elections candidate, she is sadly mistaken. Most assuredly her candidacy for governor will be financially supported and promoted in ways with which she might not agree but certainly will happen – namely, by Republican PACs. If liberal and moderate Democrats and independents cannot, for […]
Letter to the editor: To get fresh political approach, vote for Eric Brakey over Sen. King
Eric Brakey is a young, well-spoken, staunch libertarian who is committed to ending the self-serving, special-interest corporate welfare status quo that is entrenched in Washington, D.C. His campaign for the U.S. Senate is about reclaiming power and independence for the Maine people. Republican Eric Brakey is committed to upholding our Constitution, in the same vein […]
Letter to the editor: If foes of Republicans fail to unite, expect more years of an embarrassing governor
I have had a lot of problems with Gov. LePage. The recent news that he supports allowing employers to fire workers simply for being gay or transgender has put me over the edge! What a total embarrassment he is to the state of Maine. He’s totally unqualified to lead this state or anything else. The […]
Letter to the editor: Creating a public power utility in Maine is worth serious study
Residents should vote for legislators who recognize the potential benefits, including a fervent focus on customer service and reliability.
Rep. Fredette: Brett Kavanaugh is exceptionally qualified to be a Supreme Court justice
I urge Maine Sen. Susan Collins to support his nomination to the Supreme Court.
Cumberland County Sheriff Joyce: America is ready for criminal justice reform – and Congress can do something about it
It is good to get tough on crime, but we need to get smarter about how we deal with it.
Another View: Officer’s murder conviction delivers justice for Jordan
A jury helps restore faith that there can be accountability in senseless killings of citizens by police.
Our View: Ethics panel shows that everyone is not equal under Maine election law
Slashing the fine that casino backers owe for campaign-finance violations sends a troubling message.