I’m writing to thank you for your coverage of the ownership controversy on Maine beaches and to express my hope that elected officials can do better to reestablish the public’s right to enjoy our beaches. The coastline of Maine is one of our greatest shared resources. We must do more to maintain Maine beaches as […]

I realize that writing a weekly column such as Jim Fossel’s can be a daunting task, but it is obvious that his Oct. 1 column does not reflect any serious effort on his part to back up his assertions with facts. Instead, he makes assertions that parallel what is claimed, without factual basis, in the […]

Re: “Freight railroads police themselves and inspect their own tracks. Some say a disaster is inevitable.” (Oct. 8): Mainers should be confident in freight railroads to safely move goods. The industry must further reduce incidents and upgrade infrastructure, but context matters. The U.S. maintains the top freight rail network in the world, made possible by […]