Robert Porter says we are not a democracy (“America a constitutional republic, not democracy,” Feb. 17). We are a democratically-represented republic. His use of the word “overlord” tells us of his contempt for current representatives in Washington. Winston Churchill said that democracy was the most complicated, unworkable, easily corrupted form of government. Except that it […]

Lewiston has the great opportunity to elect Peggy Rotundo as its state senator in November. She is a caring, hardworking, knowledgeable, responsive, passionate, supportive advocate for education and the retired. Peggy Rotundo was my personal representative for many years. I have contacted her many times on several issues, both local and statewide, and she always […]

Along with having no plans to help ordinary Americans, apparently many leaders of the Republican Party have also lost touch with reality. The Republican National Committee officially refers to the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol, by angry vandals who believed the former president’s lies about the election, as “legitimate political discourse.” This statement is […]

I attended the Feb. 16 septic system meeting in Auburn. Several residents spoke with concern about development around Lake Auburn. A lady passed out several pages of a report that was done by FB Environmental Associates, Horsley Group, and the University of Maine. Upon reading it, there was a statement that I found very interesting […]

In reference to the Feb. 18 article, “Governor supports limited expansion of tribal rights, while casino interests cry foul,” we might think about the following.When we Mainers sit down to grant Maine’s indigenous people benefits, I wonder if we remember with any conscience that our predecessors destroyed their civilization and now inhabit and completely control […]

I would like to give a shout out to the Mechanic Falls road crew for doing a great job keeping up snow removal on our roads and sidewalks. They’re the best. My thanks to those guys. Rudy Plummer, Mechanic Falls

I was appalled and taken aback to hear that Whoopi Goldberg had been suspended from The View for even two weeks. From what I read, the woman was not saying that the Holocaust never happened, nor was she in favor of what Hitler and the Nazis and Gestapo did. We, as Americans, have a freedom that […]

I write in support of Peggy Rotundo’s latest effort to serve Lewiston as state senator. She is the finest consensus builder I ever worked with in 25 years on the Lewiston School Committee. Peg listens to everyone with the intent to understand their point of view. She is a master weaver of each thread into […]

I thank Larry Gilbert for his letter about the cost of war on civilians (“When wars occur, civilians suffer most,” Feb. 15). The war that the Vietnamese call “The American War” resulted in more deaths and casualties than anyone has ever been able to figure out. Most likely, over 1.3 million. I encourage people to […]

The well-intentioned proposal by Gov. Janet Mills — to provide “repayable loans” to cover annual property tax bills for some residents age 65 and older, to those permanently disabled, or others who are unable to pay their property taxes — fails to consider that “repayable loans” undermine the provisions of a Maine law that exists […]