George F. Burns, in his June 6 Maine Voices column, argues that pro-abortion Catholic politicians should not be denied the Eucharist. Unfortunately, Mr. Burns has a shallow understanding of the Church’s teaching relating to this most glorious sacrament, the source and summit of Catholic life. We believe that Jesus, Christ – God, Himself – has […]

In about 2½ months there is a potential for an immigration crisis to happen. No, this crisis is not going to happen along America’s southern border with Mexico. It will happen thousands of miles away in Afghanistan. According to President Biden’s withdrawal plan, all U.S. forces are scheduled to be withdrawn from Afghanistan by Sept. 11. […]

Here’s how it is when I can’t hear myself think: I can’t concentrate or sleep because of loud music and bass vibrations coming from new nightclubs in my neighborhood. Venues are springing up around East Bayside, and they bring with them raucous behaviors that disrupt nearby residential zones. The sound meters say this is all […]

Re: “Affordable housing proposal in town center divides Cape Elizabeth” (June 28): I lived in Cape Elizabeth for 25 years, only recently relocating to South Portland. I still frequently drive through the town. Generously scattered throughout are “Black Lives Matter” signs, and rainbow flags in support of LGBTQ people. Surely this town’s mostly highly educated […]

I was shocked to learn that Gov. Mills vetoed L.D. 847, because, as I followed the path of the legislation, it faced little to no opposition and was supported by an overwhelming majority of the Legislature. In my work with the Restorative Justice Institute of Maine, I manage a diversion program for young adults who […]

With misinformation and fear-mongering swirling around the issue of aerial spraying, it was heartening to see that Gov. Mills followed the scientific evidence and vetoed a bill that would have banned the practice – an important part of integrated pest management. Contrary to what some people think, study after study has found aerial spraying of […]

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Thank you for your editorial criticizing Sen. Susan Collins for her vote against the For The People Act (Our View, June 24). Her criticism of the bill left out pertinent information and distorted other facts. Sen. Collins claimed that the record turnout in last year’s election proves there is no need for any change. Record […]