The vote against Pine Tree Power was significant, with almost 70% of Mainers voting against it and just over 30% voting in favor. That is a decisive victory for CMP and Versant Power. But there is so much more to the story. The utilities opposed to Pine Tree Power reportedly spent $37 million to win […]

In Oct. 28’s paper, cartoon character Dennis the Menace enters his sleeping parents’ bedroom to announce: “I didn’t wanna wait till the last minute … So here’s what I want for Christmas.” Yes, it was a bit early to plan for holiday gifts. However, I’d like to plant a seed in our mind. If you, […]

Why do we buy our assault rifles? Who do we plan to assault? Do we buy them “just in case?” Do we fear foreign paratroopers will drop from the sky? Do we fear a local militia will descend? Do we fear our government will turn on us? Do we fear a burglar will enter our […]

I have two problems with the recent letter from an analyst at the Italic Institute of America, regarding his horror that this paper would feature an actor from the movie “The Godfather” (“Letter to the editor: Spare us your fetishization of ‘The Godfather,’” Nov. 10). First, when did Italians get so sensitive? My Italian friends, […]

As Donald Trump continues to push the boundaries of decency and normal discourse in his public comments, and his supporters continue to defend his constitutional right to protected speech, it occurs to me that we are having the wrong discussion here. I am reminded of something I learned a long time ago: just because you […]

Anyone who’s paying attention can see that Israel isn’t just trying to get rid of Hamas, it is trying to get rid of the Palestinian people, bombing hospitals and schools and refugee camps. This isn’t a war it’s conducting, it’s mass murder. And deep, deep shame on the United States for supporting it. John Manderino […]

As we all grieve for the families and victims of the horrific events that unfolded in Lewiston, now we hear the resurgent calls to ban guns, change laws, to stop this madness. Unfortunately, this is not the solution or fix for this terrible trend. We send billions of dollars in foreign aid to purchase weapons […]

As a licensed clinical counselor, I’m not surprised the Lewiston shooter fell through the cracks of mental health treatment. I see comments that his two-week hospitalization was obviously inadequate, but that is more care than many patients receive. Most insurers don’t cover the scope of services that could meaningfully help someone like Robert Card, who […]