I am proud that the Maine Legislature has passed a law mandating a 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases. I was, therefore, disappointed to read in Jan. 16 Press Herald that House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham is sponsoring a bill to eliminate this law. Why would he do this in the face of strong […]

President Biden’s farewell address to the nation pointed to the frightening rise of an American oligarchy, who lately have increasingly married their obscene rise in wealth to their equally abhorrent grab for power. Maybe the time has come for those of the “many” to demand a much greater accountability from those of the “few.” To […]

Take Greenland, by force if necessary. Make Canada the 51st state. Change the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. This boy has “gone around the bend.” Or not. The term “red herring” can draw a lot of attention when we throw it out there. I worry about what the president is trying to […]

The chance of devastating fires erupting here in dry coastal Maine is very real. It happened in 1947. I see tinder everywhere in our Brunswick neighborhood. Despite calling itself a “Tree City, USA,” there is little management of leaves, brush or trees growing into street sightlines (do-it-yourself or not). Emails to city departments suggest each […]

In response to William Vaughan Jr.’s Jan. 14 letter (“Op-ed wrongly asked us to ‘give back’“), I see nothing wrong with being asked to show gratitude for the many benefits we have received as members of the social compact. Vaughan’s objection is based on his mistaken belief that “most of us have not taken from […]

President Donald Trump’s campaign made key promises to Mainers, including securing the border, restoring American energy dominance, reducing inflation, cutting wasteful spending and exposing the need for big changes. For these goals to become a reality, President Trump needs a strong Cabinet that is capable of executing his priorities for the American people. All his […]