Modern addicts to the “Second Amendment” seem profoundly ignorant of its origins. In Colonial New England, my male ancestors between 16 and 55 were required to keep a musket, ball and powder, and an edged fighting weapon in their homes (clergymen and fishermen excepted). However, they were subject to the commands of their elected officers, […]

I am amused that the media and others feel that a “silent majority“ exists who support the president and choose not to reveal their choice to pollsters. Seriously: Does anyone really think that there are people on this planet who support this bombastic president but who choose to remain “silent”? Mediated images of his supporters […]

Democrat Katey Branch is the best pick for Maine Senate District 19 because she puts the community first. Katey dedicates the majority of her time toward helping the community through the Alan Day Community Garden, where she spends her time teaching the youth about leadership skills. Katey is always supporting local businesses, and getting involved […]

I am writing to show my support for Republican Tammy Walter for state representative for House District 32. I have known Tammy for approximately six years, through our affiliation at Spurwink Rod & Gun Club. Tammy was the president of the club, and I saw that she would listen objectively and come up with reasonable […]

Democrat Shawn Babine has my support for another term in the Maine Legislature, representing House District 29. After serving 13 years on the Scarborough Town Council, and one year on the Scarborough school board, Shawn knows the issues that are important to our families, businesses and environment. As a legislator, Shawn worked hard to bring […]

Democratic Sen. Cathy Breen has been supporting significant legislation for high-quality education in Maine for the past six years. As Senate chair of the Appropriations and Finance Committee, she passed increased funding for higher education, career and technical programs, and pre-K to 12 public education. She also sponsored legislation to improve social and emotional development […]

Elder abuse is an all-too-common tragedy, one that people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia are at heightened risk to experience. Unfortunately, police, firefighters and emergency personnel – who are often the first to respond to abuse – have limited training about working with people who have dementia. I am both a daughter and a […]

For a moment, I thought I was reading The Onion when I saw Thursday’s front-page, above-the-fold headline: “Hannaford blames technology in failure to report tampering.” Just let that sink in for a moment. Some kook is accused of putting razor blades in pizza dough a couple months ago – which goes unreported – and then […]

I am writing to encourage Sanford voters in House District 18 to vote for my friend, Democrat John Tuttle, to represent them in Augusta. John has dedicated his life to serving the state of Maine and our community. Whether as an emergency medical technician, a member of the Maine Army National Guard, a member of […]

We urge fellow District 23 voters to re-elect Democratic Sen. Eloise Vitelli. Eloise’s priorities and ability to get things done in Augusta have made life better for Mainers, young, old and in-between. To assist borrowers and hold unscrupulous lenders accountable, she successfully championed passage of the Student Loan Bill of Rights. Eloise sponsored a drug […]