I was shocked when I opened the Aug. 26 edition of the Press Herald to find what I considered a giant, unsolicited ad for Donald Trump on Page A2 (“Trump selling mug shot on shirts, bumper stickers”). The validity of the story about the former president’s being charged in Georgia, with 18 co-defendants, was lost […]

A recent letter about Pine Tree Power said it made environmental sense (“Letter to the editor: Pine Tree Power makes environmental sense to me,” Aug. 21). I hope Mainers realize it makes financial sense. Many Mainers do not know that several areas of Maine currently have public power and are paying less for it than […]

Many thanks to the Portland Press Herald for publishing Washington Post writer Eugene Robinson’s column recently (“Black people are killed for being Black. Again,” Aug. 29, Page A5). We need Robinson’s thoughtful voice on current affairs. May it be a regular feature going forward. Barbara Thomson Portland

When city, county and state officials invested by voters with responsibility to address public needs have been unable to provide shelter for all of the homeless people among us, homeless encampments should be accommodated, with water and toilet facilities provided. Removals, announced 24 hours or 24 days in advance, are disgusting. Remove the removers! William […]

The premise of a recent Bloomberg Opinion op-ed carried by the Press Herald (“Commentary: Women are drinking more alcohol and it’s killing them,” Aug. 22) is contradicted by multiple federal data sources that indicate neither alcohol use nor alcohol abuse among U.S. women have increased in recent years. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health […]

Regarding the Sept. 1 Chicago Tribune commentary, “Who bears the responsibility for decisions about Alzheimer’s treatment?”: In addition to the points made regarding Alzheimer’s treatment, it is also time we allow people to make advanced care directive choices when it comes to dementia. My mother had her future care all planned out – until she […]

In response to a recent letter regarding the Electoral College and National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (“Letter to the editor: Past time to popularize the popular vote,” Aug. 27): It’s all about how America is structured and organized. I must differ with the writer. The country is actually very divided over this compact. Today, the 16 […]

I was deeply saddened and appalled by the events in Hollis last week that seriously injured four members of the Maine State Police. This is a tragic reminder that troopers, sheriff’s deputies and local officers are out there, 24/7, regardless of the situation, doing their best to serve and protect. Law enforcement seldom gets positive […]