I am writing to highlight and applaud the work and dedication of our health care professionals who daily observe the ravages caused by the coronavirus. This is also a word of thanks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s most respected infectious-disease expert. Despite threats to his and his family’s safety, he refuses to compromise the […]

Today, the fundamental right to a safe and legal abortion is on the line because of Sen. Susan Collins. In 2018, Collins cast the deciding vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh, who ruled to restrict abortion access the first chance he got. Collins has also voted for more than 175 of Trump’s judges, including many who […]

Biden voters, please consider the monumental task Joe Biden will face in working to restore our democracy and undoing the terrible policies instituted by Donald Trump. His job will be made infinitely more difficult if Mitch McConnell remains Senate majority leader. McConnell is the ultimate obstructionist. He cares not at all for fulfilling his responsibilities […]

Since February, the Trump administration has been lying to the American people. By denying the serious nature of COVID-19 and failing to develop a plan to fight it, they have sacrificed hundreds of thousands of American lives and millions of jobs. This administration has tried to undermine our trust in science, questioned or ignored the […]

There are four candidates running for councilor-at-large in the Portland City Council election on Nov. 3. Of the four candidates, only Ron Gan has the pragmatism and social consciousness that our city needs right now. Faced with a pandemic, a budget shortfall, a homelessness crisis and a housing shortage, Ron’s land-use knowledge and his ideas […]

During my lifetime, I’ve voted for candidates from both major parties. Here are the questions I asked myself this year when considering which presidential candidate to vote for: Will he represent everyone, not just those who elected him? Will he consult experts and follow their advice? Does he respect women, those with different abilities, people […]

For a quarter-century, Art Bell has nourished his community with a breadth of generosity and skill seldom seen in just one person. He’s been a School Committee member for six years, youth mentor and coach, member of the Senior Housing board, treasurer of Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors, treasurer of the Library Board of Trustees – […]

From my seat in Maine’s House of Representatives, I’ve watched toxic partisanship grow. This weakens our ability to serve Maine’s people, collaborate on policy and find common ground. It doesn’t work. I’ve admired Republican Sen. Susan Collins for some time and, while I’ve never had the opportunity to serve with her, I’m glad she’s in […]