Regarding the recent op-ed on climate advocacy (“Concrete federal legislation has the power to keep fossil fuels in the ground,” June 24): Many people concerned about the climate crisis are extremely frustrated by the maddeningly slow pace of progress by the federal government in promoting effective solutions. Me included. The apparent lack of urgency by […]

First and foremost, I strongly believe no one should make harassing phone calls aimed at the LGBTQ+ community (“Falmouth mother says she’s not taking down her Pride flags despite complaint,” June 24). With regards to lawn sign and flag rules, Homestead Farm’s homeowners association was handed over authority to an elected board in December 2022 […]

Point of pride without respect for homeowners association rules? A hard sell. Homestead Farms in Falmouth has very restrictive rules and regulations that are intended to minimize disruption and interference by one owner with the rights of others. Homestead Farms is a small condominium community with restrictions, protections and guarantees. One restriction is an article […]

I read the recent article regarding the asylum seekers who were living on the streets of Portland (“These 4 asylum seekers spent months sleeping on the streets of Portland,” June 22). Apparently, some people stood up and paid for their temporary housing. When are people going to do the same for homeless Americans in Portland […]

A common thread among many mass shootings is the fact that other people had knowledge of the intent of the perpetrators prior to its taking place. A number of case studies and forensic examinations of such shootings show this to be true, going back to at least Columbine. A couple of other common denominators include […]

Over the years, Central Maine Power and Versant Power have applied for many rate increases for “capital improvements to the grid.” The Public Utilities Commission generates a detailed record on each proposal. The Pine Tree Power proposal urges Mainers to support the purchase and consolidation of these two distribution companies into a single consumer-owned nonprofit […]