Re: “Letter to the editor: Rebuke of GOP legislator perpetuates ‘woke’ myths,” by Harry White (April 21, Page A11): Mr. White states that there is no such thing in America as hate speech, only free speech. He states that the term “woke” is a one-syllable replacement for the two-syllable word “stupid.” It is my opinion […]

On April 2, you published an article about the upcoming season at the Ogunquit Playhouse. I love the Ogunquit Playhouse. I love Broadway. Before the pandemic, I saw about 70 shows a year in both Maine and New York. So, I am very sad that the Playhouse has decided to only sell pods of two […]

Portland’s northern district is a largely forgotten area of our city. Tucked a few miles away from the hustle and bustle of downtown, thousands of Portland residents live here. North Deering, Riverton and Deering Center are rich with trails, outdoor recreation, outstanding neighborhood restaurants, families and local schools. As a lifelong resident of District 5, […]

I read with great pride and affection your front-page article April 15 about Thomas E. Delahanty II, who passed away recently. All of the comments were accurate, as he was a true giant in Maine law. In college his brother John, also a lawyer and who passed away two months before him, was my first […]

We need a system for creating and enforcing a system providing official proof that people have completed their vaccination process. Establishing a COVID-19 passport is essential to our defeating the current pandemic. First, we need to create a legal passport document or electronic ID that is secure from forgery. Then we need to issue them […]

As the parent of a child approaching puberty, I encourage the community to support menstrual equity. L.D. 452 requires schools to provide menstrual supplies in all restrooms, a step that brings us closer to inclusivity and equity in our schools. Teaching my child the art of secretly slipping tampons to a friend perpetuates the stigma […]

I am writing regarding Rep. Michael Lemelin’s use of the words “China virus” to describe the China virus. Let me make something very clear: There is no hate speech in the United States. There is only free speech. Any attempts to prevent a person from saying whatever they want to say should cease, immediately. Maine […]

Maine legislators will soon have a chance to save children’s lives in our state. Passing L.D. 759, the “safe storage” bill, would prevent children from easily accessing firearms in their homes. Without affecting the rights and liberties of gun owners, safe storage mandates keeping firearms under lock and key: 1) to prevent children from finding […]