To all career federal government workers: Thank you for your years of commitment on behalf of the people and country you serve. I empathize with your current situation working for an administration whose efforts to “drain the swamp” have left so many of you demoralized and uncertain about your future. Your agencies and departments have […]

I am writing this letter to introduce the website Lifting Up the Voices (www.liftingupvoices.net) and to bring information to and awareness of seniors living with abuse and the professionals who work with clients in abusive relationships. The National Clearinghouse for Abuse in Later Life interviewed numerous people throughout the United States to participate in this […]

Maine will become a dangerous place for vulnerable people if the new assisted-suicide law goes into effect. Reckless laws like L.D. 1313 automatically place them at risk for mistakes, coercion and abuse. Mistaken prognoses can occur and have in many cases. These laws depend upon a doctor’s accurate prediction that a patient has six months […]

Maine leads the nation in promoting the development of drugs that expand access and reduce costs for patients. Unfortunately, a measure before Congress could have significant negative effects on Mainers seeking treatment from cutting-edge medicines. An influential U.S. Senate committee is considering legislation that would exempt manufacturers of biologic and biosimilar drugs – including therapies […]

I am writing today in support of our next mayor, Spencer Thibodeau. I have known Spencer for three years, since moving to Portland from Boston. Since moving here, I have found the people of Portland to be so kind and welcoming. I believe Spencer is the perfect candidate for mayor of Portland. He brings enthusiasm, […]

Thank you so much for featuring the Maine Green Power program (“Renewable energy subsidy program seeks support in South Portland,” Page A1, Aug. 12). I’ve participated in it for several years, and really appreciate how easy, effective and direct it is. It’s especially useful for people who can’t make use of electric cars or home […]

It is beneficial to the people of Maine that Sen. Susan Collins has no significant differences with the president. We would not want our senator to be barred from visiting allied countries or to be told to “go back” where she came from. Jack Glatter Cumberland Center

Here goes Donald Trump again. What is his crazy scheme for Greenland? Perhaps he can pull the wool over the eyes of the American public, but I doubt Greenland will fall to his antics. He already has an air base there, so what more does he want? Since we have so much money to play […]