While watching parts of the Republican National Convention, I was reminded of the old movie “The Manchurian Candidate.” Also coming to mind was an episode of the Jerry Seinfeld show called “ Bizarro World.” Donald Trump and his cohorts stand issues on their heads, just the opposite of reality. Truth, reason and sensibility are sorely […]

Sara Gideon, speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, is running for the United State Senate against Susan Collins. After meeting with Mainers across the state, Gideon, a woman of courage, knew she would be attacked but knew she had to represent all Mainers, not just a few. I attended a group discussion about health […]

I think that most people can agree that access to food is a most basic human need. In that respect, Ken Morse is an expert, with a background in multiple work experiences related to nutrition. From his position as coordinator of produce buying at the Fare Share Co-op in the ’70s to his current position […]

As a member of Local S6 Bath Iron Works for more than 32 years, I would like to thank Sen. Susan Collins for her help in bringing an end to the strike there. When she came to the picket line, she stayed for more than an hour, talking and answering questions we asked her. When […]

There is a lot of uncertainty in this country right now. People have changed as a nation in six months and adapted to new lifestyles. Many have lost and few have gained. With elections coming up, I am encouraged to see a new face who could bring positive change to Maine. Laurel Libby is running […]

I increasingly understand why the vast majority of society is disgusted by politics and elected officials at numerous levels of government. The once principled and virtuous motivations to public service held by those who seek to serve — not for all, but for far too many — have been hollowed out and filled with self-service […]