As I read Victoria Hugo-Vidal’s description of the challenge, stress and anxiety that she experienced as she attempted to “nourish” breast feed her newborn (“Settling in with Sonny,” Nov. 9), I am sadly reminded that the lack of support for first-time mothers continues to be ever-present in this country. My Ph.D. research highlights on how […]

After the excitement of the elections this month, it’s incredibly important to remember what matters to us as Mainers. While some may feel divided on the election results, I know that Mainers stand united on environmental protection and conservation. Mainers will not stand for the destruction of our fauna, flora and landscape. The Arctic tern […]

While reading the Nov. 8 op-ed of Nelson Dorsey III, “For Democrats, it’s political posturing at any price,” I waited for him to place some blame on Republicans. It did not happen. He makes no mention of the major cause of our crisis: Donald Trump.  His party supported his bid for the presidency, in fear […]