Homelessness is a serious problem all over the country. Trying to manage it must be a monumental task, to say the least. I just read an Associated Press article in the April 21 paper (“Supreme Court justices to hear major case on U.S. homelessness“) that said the court would be deciding if homeless people should […]

In Maine, we depend upon our small businesses. That’s why we need to get rid of the cumbersome laws that are handicapping business owners today. Governmental overreach has us suffering from unintended consequences of the laws passed in Augusta. A prosperous economy has a cascading effect. Everyone benefits. As a small business owner, I believe […]

Cassidy Hutchinson, former White House aide for Donald Trump, who testified against him at the hearings of the United States House Select Committee on the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, recently stated:  “Policy is important, but, especially in this period in American history, character takes (precedence) over policy positions.” Now ponder this evil advice the infamous […]

I decided to check out Truth Social, and I wondered how anyone could believe the stuff posted on there. I know there are many things happening in this world that I know nothing about. But believing what comes out of Donald Trump’s mouth is a no-brainer. He is a bully who often makes things up […]

Senate District 19, represented by Lisa Keim, is losing its senator to term limits. The longtime chairperson of the Oxford County Republican Party, a man who has dedicated years to helping elect conservative Republican candidates to office, has finally put his hat in the ring. Joe Martin has accomplished so much in business during his […]

Some people think Republicans do better than Democrats with the U.S. economy. I’ve been doing some reading on that topic. Benjamin Fearnow of Newsweek wrote an article on Feb. 2, 2o21 titled “U.S. Jobs, Income, GDP growth ‘Startingly’ Higher under Democratic presidents.” A New York Times article by David Leonhardt states that “since 1933, the […]

I feel the letter published April 11 from Mark Wood regarding Central Maine Power’s tree trimming program is wrong. After reading this letter I drove down Route 202 from Leeds to Lewiston. First, I saw a healthy pine tree 20 inches in diameter, 30 feet from the road, that had fallen two storms ago, shutting […]

Thinking about the fall presidential election, politics per se should be of secondary consideration in this extremely important contest. What I feel should be of most significance is acknowledging the differences in the basic nature of the two candidates. If we voters let our conscience be our guide, I earnestly hope that the victor would […]

We are writing in support of Bettyann Sheats for Senate District 20. Bettyann is the model public servant: an active, knowledgeable representative of real people and our vital issues. In the Maine House, she worked to increase school funding, improve transportation, support first responders and veterans, and reduce health care costs. What’s special about Bettyann […]

I have a strong feeling about the popular vote, period. I need to know that my vote is recognized. I don’t trust the Electoral College. Lou Giard, Turner