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 […]

I’ve read a lot of letters writing about democracy lately, even one stating that America’s “experiment with democracy is failing.” Well, I say, good. America is not a democracy; it’s a constitutional republic that practices democracy to elect our representation in Congress, not our overlords. Democracies have been failing since the Roman era, as they […]

As I sat on the computer Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m., what did I hear on the scanner? Yes, another car versus pedestrian on Blake Street in Lewiston. This happens way too much and too often in our city. I realize that a pedestrian has the right of way in a crosswalk — if this […]

According to a recent survey, nearly two-thirds of Maine voters say they support a law ending the sale of flavored tobacco products in our state. The poll also revealed that 76% of those surveyed are concerned with Maine kids becoming addicted to tobacco products. The concern is valid. A staggering 30% of high school students […]

It’s upsetting more and more each day to see people in society being so divided about everything. The art of tolerance and respect for differences in everyone is almost gone in too many people. I believe that we all come from the same source and are equal in every way. I strongly feel that we […]