Recent columns in the Portland Press Herald called for state Sen. Cynthia Dill, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, to drop out because she might hurt unenrolled candidate Angus King’s chances against Republican Charlie Summers (“Greg Kesich: An early exit by Dill would shake up U.S. Senate race,” Sept. 26). How insulting can the […]

With taxpayers stressed, it’s right to ask tax-exempt property owners to help.

I have a confession to make: Like millions of Americans, I enjoy playing video games. I also like to knit. But during the last year, I’ve spent little time doing either. These are my hobbies and they have absolutely nothing to do with where I stand on the issues or why I’m running for office. […]

Neither presidential candidate is providing the new ideas we need to get the economy moving.

I’m writing in response to your Sept. 26 article, “King camp recognizes its strategy needs work.” I worked for the King campaign as a college intern in June and July but am no longer associated with the campaign. Your article depicts the King campaign as mismanaged and attributes by silent association Angus King’s declining poll […]

Too many organs are wasted because the system that allocates them is outdated.

Nurturing is not enough for children. They also need parents from both sexes to thrive.