Demi Kouzounas, chair of the Maine Republican Party, wrote a letter in support of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court (Aug. 16). Our two extended families have been close friends for generations, and we have many shared experiences common to the Greek-American community here, but in the spirit of healthy, bipartisan discourse, I […]

Demi Kouzounas’ Aug. 16 letter stating that Judge Brett Kavanaugh will bring order to the Supreme Court, and that all Americans want him confirmed, holds no merit. Ms. Kouzounas’ position as chair of the Maine Republican Party is the only reason I can see that someone would hold such an opinion. To call Democrats “shameless” […]

Bruce Wagner’s Aug. 10 Maine Voices column (“Invest more in successful programs to energize Maine economy”) is an insightful follow-up commentary on Maine’s current and future workforce challenges and how those will impact our economy as highlighted in the new Making Maine Work report. The biggest and most recurring topic that the Maine State Chamber […]

A sentiment I have found in every corner of Maine is an intrinsic fondness for and sense of belonging to this state. Maine’s natural serenity and beauty come from its untouched forests, unique cities and especially its coastline. Tourists come from far and near to taste Maine life on the water. It’s what makes Maine, […]

Regarding opposition to Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court, Sen. Susan Collins recently told WGME-TV that visits to her office are not helping. I want to make known that I take issue with any U.S. senator discouraging constituents from showing up, sharing our stories and voicing our concerns. Our country as I know […]