Susan Collins is saying that the response from Mainers to her vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh has been “overwhelmingly positive.” I wonder if she is using the same math Donald Trump used to count people at his inauguration. Maria Long Portland

I encourage readers to go online to view photos of Bloody Sunday, the violent suppression of an otherwise peaceful 1965 civil rights march in Selma, Alabama, by state and local law enforcement, considered by most historians to be the turning point of the great civil rights movement, then ask themselves: “Is this an angry left-wing […]

One vote, two senators. Susan Collins conducted a review of 12 years of jurisprudence from Brett Kavanaugh, multiple interviews of the nominee, multiple FBI reports and finally a vote. Contrast that with Sen. Angus King. He didn’t meet with Kavanaugh. He saw a broadcast of the confirmation hearing, where he couldn’t hear what was said […]

Small businesses are a lot of what makes Portland such a special place to live. These businesses, many of which are locally owned and operated, contribute to the vibrant and diverse Portland economy. They provide quality jobs, boost tourism to the city and give locals an alternative to big-box stores. I own one of these […]