People say their vote’s only one and won’t make a difference. Well, in Maine we know one flake of snow doesn’t make much difference either, but millions of them will determine how we’re going to live our day. Please, let’s add our votes to millions of others to determine how we’ll live the next four […]
letter to the editor
Letter: Vote to protect Scarborough’s lands
Maine Audubon has operated the Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center for more than 50 years, and has witnessed a lot of changes to the town of Scarborough over that time. For one, the town has grown. Lots of land has been cleared to build new houses for a population that has more than tripled since 1970. […]
Letter: Let’s give Harris a bipartisan boost
I’m calling on Mainers to form a large coalition of Republicans, Democrats and independents in protecting democracy by voting for the vice president on Nov. 5.
Letter: Nangle has proven his worth in Maine Senate
Sen. Tim Nangle has proven himself a valuable member of the Maine Senate. He’s a hardworking lawmaker who passes laws that benefit his community. Due to Tim’s experience on the Windham Town Council, he knows how to help municipalities keep property taxes low. One example is enforcement of shoreland zoning rules that protect our lakes. […]
Letter: No dictators needed
Over the years we have relied on the fact that our government has survived despite the leadership of Democrats or Republicans. Trump and Project 2025 plan to eradicate 240 years of hard work to create their “dictatorship.” They would have virtually unlimited powers. Vengeance is a driver for the atheist/felon, who has stated that he […]
Letter: Who do we want as a role model?
Our democracy cannot afford the values of Donald Trump, and neither can our kids.
Letter: Maine’s current flag is just fine
Vote “no” on Question 5 regarding changing the state flag. The proposed new flag of a pine tree and a star is too much like the 1776 Pine Tree Flag. That flag was flown by liberty activists and enthusiasts of the American Revolution and was used in one of the first acts of resistance by […]
Letter: Turcotte committed to serving Westbrook
I am honored to support Anna Turcotte for reelection to the Westbrook City Council, representing Ward 3. I have known Anna and her family for 16 years, and know her to be honest, hardworking and committed in her service to the citizens of Westbrook. Anna is uniquely qualified, having served three terms on the council, […]
Letter: Biden’s loyalty to Israel comes at a high cost
Why does President Biden display unwavering loyalty to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is assaulting Palestinian people while retaliating against Hamas? Currently Netanyahu is considering a military plan to withhold food, water and medical supplies from northern Gaza, using the excuse of targeting Hamas soldiers. In addition to this horrific news, Biden has authorized […]
Letter: Chaos may be just around the corner
I suspect many are filled with anxiety but also the hope that the worst will not come to pass. I was not born in America. I lived 20 minutes from the border of a nation whose rulers committed the worst atrocities, with many of its citizens standing by in apathy and silence. Perhaps I never […]