I am the parent of a Portland Public Schools third-grader. Last year, our school community gave testimony advocating for the proposed school budget at the City Council meeting where they made the final vote. After we spoke, we were told we were at the wrong meeting and shouldn’t be talking about the school budget at […]

Anne Gass is an exceptional candidate for House District 104. She is a successful small-business owner and published author and has dedicated her time and considerable talents to the town of Gray, serving on both the Town Council and school board. She is running as an independent candidate who will represent her constituents, not a […]

Please support the democratic process and affordable housing and vote “no” on Portland ballot Questions A and B. These questions would radically change Portland’s laws and yet they come to voters after a very small number of folks signed petitions. No hearings, no voices heard, no opportunity for the public to weigh in. Portland’s City […]

It’s one of two things about 1st District congressional candidate Ed Thelander. Initially, he backed outrageous right-wing theories, Now, he says he doesn’t believe them anymore. Is it that he had an epiphany about reality? Or is it pandering to moderate views to get elected? Either way, don’t vote for him. Brian Nickerson South Portland

It’s sad and worrisome how quickly our nation has broken out into anger and unkindness. On social media, former friends are tearing each other apart. In politics, mean-spiritedness is becoming the norm. Is this really the best we can do? It’s difficult to wade through all the lies and distortions of political attack ads. But […]

Headlines on the Oct. 16 Telegram’s front page made me realize why I am a conservative. You lead off with an above-the-fold story of the “Democrats outspending rivals 4 to 1 in fight for Legislature.” The media continually gauges success in politics by the size of their war chest. Sadly, these “donations” need to be paid […]

On Nov. 8, we Mainers will decide who we elect as our next governor. Since 2018, Janet Mills has compassionately and capably led Maine through challenges to our economy, education system, health care system and infrastructure. Challenges include climate change, inflation and the ravages of COVID-19. Maine is recovering on all fronts, and the Mills […]

In regard to the recent comments from Clifton Greim, which appeared in his Oct. 16 letter: Mr. Greim, chair of Educate Maine Board of Directors and Maine State Chamber of Commerce, has outlined many great ideas to address Maine’s labor shortage, but I have not seen any actual strategies to put this action into place […]

Re: “Congressional candidate touted debunked myths, but now says it was a mistake” (Oct. 13): Ed Thelander told the Press Herald he came to believe the “cat” absurdity because he had heard about it from “so many people.” Perhaps he should consider hanging out with a different crowd. Oh, wait, then he wouldn’t be a Republican! […]