How many Palestinian eyes for an Israeli eye: 27 for 1? 32,000-plus for 1,200? How many? I am not a religious expert, but I wonder about the reference in the Bible’s Old Testament Book of Leviticus 24:19-21 to, “Just as another person has received from him, so it will be given to him … an […]

Why do so many Americans, especially the disenfranchised, vote against their self-interest? How can they still endorse a candidate like Trump, who obviously is a calculating con artist, whose sole ambition is to amass more wealth and influence, and who does not care about their struggles but only values their votes and monetary donations? One […]

I’d like to thank Central Maine Power and all of the Canadian and out-of-state line workers who came to restore our power. I may have been without power for 47 hours, but I was prepared for such an emergency. I knew that I had options for shelter, warmth and food, unlike many around the world […]

As reported in the Kennebunk Post, school psychologist Thomas Moyer – the founder of conservative group that opposes transgender ideology – spoke to a group of concerned parents at Regional School Unit 21 and defended his right to a different point of view. I couldn’t agree more. However, when Moyer goes on to say that […]

Defending the massacre in Gaza has become a dismal business. I read Martin Jones’ response to Victoria Hugo-Vidal’s March 17 column on this topic and wondered again why anyone would support Israel’s actions. I believe only a history of dehumanizing Palestinians could explain his condescending comment about those who “lament the civilian casualties and think […]

During a recent session as a literacy volunteer at an area elementary school, I was enjoying listening to the student I was coaching read a hilarious and occasionally insightful book, part of the “Dog Man” series, by Dav Pilkey. One of the characters in the story ruefully says to another, “Hate has caused a lot […]

Thank you for Sunday’s recipe for No-Knead Crusty Boule. Not only is it ridiculously easy to make, it’s delicious and has a delightfully rustic texture. Rather than waste a piece of parchment paper, I gave the pan a light coating of peanut oil, and rather than contribute to the plastics waste in our coastal community, […]

A recent letter pointed out that the Portland School Board’s focus on equity has resulted in poor results (“Achievement needs to come first in classrooms,” March 25 ). The writer suggests that academic rigor should be brought back. Looking at the report in question (“Portland students’ academic challenges compound difficult budget preparations,” March 4), I […]