I am writing in opposition to Tammy Schmersal-Burgess’ May 19 column (“Maine’s 72-hour waiting period violates the Constitution“) opposing the 72-hour waiting period for purchasing a firearm. The idea that a reasonable waiting period for buying a gun violates the Second Amendment is ludicrous. The law does not prevent citizens from purchasing a firearm; it […]

It seems like every time we turn around, the government taxes us more, and we have to work harder and longer just to keep ourselves afloat. Everything’s costing more these days. But Rep. Laurel Libby pays attention and fights for us. Last year, the Legislature passed a new 1% payroll tax on Maine’s working people. […]

I support Laurel Libby, running for her third term as state representative. Though a lifelong Democrat, I’ve always backed candidates who speak fearlessly in supporting their voters, not just their party. Laurel fits the bill; supporting or opposing an issue, she has fought both Democrats and Republicans for the everyday Mainer. She’s not in Augusta […]

Dan Campbell has consistently guided and supported real people as they struggled to deal with life pressures of today’s world. He knows the solution is not to focus on the things that are wrong with the world and look backward, but to do what he can do to create positive change. Dan understands that, much […]

The false equivalents Rich Lowry tries to promote in his column (“A presidency in its dotage,” May 14) speaks volumes about his humanity, or lack thereof. Describing conditions in Gaza, in his own words — “war … waged in a high-density urban environment against an adversary that hides among civilians” — reveals the core of […]

In an admirably forthright, clear-eyed statement, Republican Geoff Duncan, former lieutenant governor of Georgia, recently declared, “This November, I am voting for a decent person I disagree with on policy over a criminal defendant without a moral compass.” And Tony Schwartz, who ghostwrote “Trump: The Art of the Deal” (1987), also considers him beneath the […]

As an 85-year-old grandfather I am disappointed in our generation, for not doing our best to leave this world in a better shape. People are having to work too hard now to make a living. We should be working to live, not living to work. I wonder about capitalism and the American dream. We are […]

I have been a lifelong resident of Maine. Sadly, I have watched our state deteriorate into something I don’t recognize anymore. We need to change the direction of our state, and Rep. Laurel Libby is the person that can do it. I have been watching her stand up for the people. I have watched her […]

I’m writing to endorse our state Senate Minority Leader Lisa Keim for the Oxford County Commission seat, District 2. The knowledge and experience Lisa has gained in state government has well prepared her for the role of county commissioner. Dedicated in her service to our communities, Sen. Keim is known to be smart, hard-working and […]

Three weeks ago, Lewiston schools Superintendent Jake Langlais presented next year’s $110 million school budget. This is a 10% increase over the current budget. This was met by the mayor and City Council — not with disbelief — but a standing ovation. Last week Lewiston’s council approved this year’s mil (tax) rate, at an assessed […]