In a recent letter on this page (“EV charging stations a private-sector issue,” April 27, Page A10), Norman Baker argues that electric-vehicle owners should pay a greater share of highway costs, because they currently pay no fuel tax. As an EV owner, I agree with Mr. Baker. The problem is that current fuel taxes plus […]

Jeremy Cluchey’s recent Maine Voices submission, “Maine’s trails can heal our divisions” (April 16), makes a strong case for building more rail trails in Maine. For too long, we’ve overlooked the untapped resources that are right in front of us – long-unused rail lines that crisscross our state. Maine is losing out on increased tourism […]

With more than half a million acres of public land in Maine, hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities are plentiful. These activities contribute over 40,000 jobs and $2.9 billion in economic activity. And thanks to a new bill championed by Sen. Angus King, public access to these lands could become easier. Sen. King’s bipartisan MAPLand […]

I graduated from high school a decade ago, and during my life, I’ve seen an epidemic of addiction develop because corrupt corporations wanted to make more profit. I’ve also seen how a policy that criminalizes drug use has made friends’ lives harder and painful. I know people in recovery, and I know others who still […]

I remember being only 10 or 11 and hearing my mother yelling and crying on the phone to the insurance company. They wanted to deny coverage to me for something I was born with on a genetic level. I was diagnosed with Becker’s muscular dystrophy at 8 years of age, and at various points in […]

Re: “Portland residents pursue referendum to block 200-bed homeless shelter” (April 21): Portland is in danger of shooting itself in the foot again with another referendum that seems to smell OK on the surface but is rotten underneath. When the actual cause-and-effect is the opposite of the advertised emotional appeal, your vote for a happy […]

“Died suddenly.”… ”Ended their earthly bonds.”…“Was killed when a firearm accidentally discharged.” …“Died after failing to open the garage door while the vehicle was running.”…”Gas oven failed to ignite, resulting in the death of …”…“Died of tainted drug overdose.” Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., with 132 Americans on average […]