The U.S. Senate and President Biden must do whatever is necessary to pass the Freedom to Vote Act, the Protecting Our Democracy Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Washington, D.C., Admission Act. We must not forget what happened – and we must demand action from our leaders to prevent another attack […]

Last session, the Maine Legislature took many steps to remove the undue influence of money in elections, from banning corporate campaign contributions and cleaning up our political action committee laws, to ensuring that running for office is not an opportunity for politicians to enrich themselves. Unfortunately, a bill that I supported to prevent foreign countries […]

Another January, another storm, another astronomical tide, more flooding here on Portland Pier. Those of us who live or work here adjust our schedules, move our cars and watch the moat that appears outside our buildings. It is an inconvenience, yes, but one we are willing to live with for the privilege of being in […]

I always look forward to seeing a column in your paper by our senior senator, Susan Collins, like the one published Dec. 29. It is reassuring to know how hard she is fighting for everyday Mainers. I thank her for her efforts, and I congratulate her on her perfect attendance award. But if she really […]

On the evening of Dec. 28, my wife, Sharon, and I attended a holiday cocktail party where we found ourselves in an inspiring and spirited conversation with three other party-goers on the subject of Sen. Susan Collins, and how she alone, at this very moment, could change history. In a way it was a coincidence […]

As we approach Jan. 6, we should refresh our sometimes-short memories of what really went down a year ago. Nothing short of a capitulation of our democratic election process almost came to being by a misguided mob, urged on, lest we forget, by the person who took an oath to protect and defend our Constitution. […]

The other day, I ran into a friend at Hannaford. As is the norm these days, we talked about how we are dealing with COVID. I wore a mask, he didn’t – personal choice. During our conversation, he said, “We just have to let nature take its course and establish herd immunity.” Herd immunity is […]

Re: “Sen. King pushed filibuster reforms to protect voting rights, electoral process” (Dec. 26): My wife and I love the great state of Maine, even though we are “from away.” We visit whenever we can and have enormous respect for its warm, welcoming residents, especially its junior senator, Angus King. I honestly believe that Sen. […]