This week marks four years since the Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade and took away a basic right from women that I, quite frankly, had taken for granted all my life. Brett Kavanaugh was the deciding vote in this decision and Sen. Susan Collins was the deciding vote to confirm him to the Supreme […]

I am 77 years old, a Navy veteran, highly educated and was a self-employed businessman for 40 years. In all that time, I always thought the skull and crossbones was attached to a pirate ship, not the Nazis. I have yet to find a single person who knew it was a symbol connected to Hitler. […]

This is in response to Randy Billings’ June 9 article, “Graham Platner clinches Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Susan Collins in Maine Senate race.” This morning, on “Morning Joe,” co-host Mika Brzezinski interviewed Graham Platner. Mr. Platner, a veteran and oyster farmer, has recently been in the spotlight due to allegations about his past, […]

In comparing President Trump to Graham Platner, the similarities are worth considering. Both are considered to be populists, both men have a checkered history of infidelity, and disregard for the integrity of women. Both men had no experience in government before running for office. Platner and President Trump both benefit from receiving government financial support, […]

This ground may have already been covered. I am an older vet, who was honorably discharged from the army. In looking at Graham Platner’s public information about his military service, I think it would be helpful for him to release his Army National Guard DD-214 showing his character of service. Also, if he is receiving […]