I’m so glad Jon Reisman “speaks for himself.” Who else would claim to be banned by the Portland Press Herald in an op-ed printed by, well, the Press Herald (March 15)? And my word! Who else could write such a tangle of tortured accusations with the skills of a human contortionist? Speech must always be […]
2018
Letter to the editor: It’s time to demand the impeachment of President Trump
The outrage that I feel about the actions of Donald Trump, in America’s name, cannot be overstated. His administration’s firing of Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe is so incredibly revealing of his own guilt in and thus fear of the investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller. He is so paranoid of anyone who opposes him […]
Letter to the editor: Get a candidate background check, then let the voters decide
In his March 14 commentary, Kevin Carley suggests that anyone running for president should be required to obtain a top-level security clearance. My immediate reaction: What a sensible idea! It is obvious that anyone seeking the top White House job should meet the same standard that is applied to others who work there. National security […]
Letter to the editor: Maine Women’s Lobby to continue its historic role
In the midst of the #MeToo movement, it’s time to recognize the pioneering role of the Maine Women’s Lobby in the fight against sexual harassment. The Lobby, a nonpartisan membership organization celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, was the driving force behind Maine’s strong workplace sexual harassment training statute adopted in 1991. Maine’s law went […]
Letter to the editor: The students in the protests were not the ones in control
On March 14, we once again witnessed the indoctrination of the students in this country. Around 3,000 schools nationwide participated in this highly organized “student protest.” Many of the “protesting” students were encouraged and cheered by school administrators and teachers. Chicago, Illinois, the hometown of community organizer Barack Obama, went against its policy of not […]
Letter to the editor: Voters should give ranked-choice a try
Maine voters will be using ranked-choice voting in the primaries for governor, Congress and the Legislature on June 12.
Maine Voices: As middle ground on immigration, beef up border security while protecting ‘dreamers’
It’s a trade-off that would keep the country safe and improve the lives of millions of human beings.
State Rep. Sampson: In Maine schools, ‘proficiency’ may not mean what you think it does
The state has adopted a set of diploma standards that officials have struggled to define and agree upon, and students may pay the price.
Kathleen Parker: If Trump lied in a meeting he made up, does it still count?
What sort of ruminations might Trump be conjuring in anticipation of his meeting with Kim Jong Un?
Wake Up Weather 20, 2018
The feel of winter will linger on this first day of Spring with cold air still in place and snow in the forecast.