In this period of a very serious health crisis, I write in support of the actions our governor is taking. I hope she continues her cautious, steady approach that will lead Maine safely out of this sad situation. Better times are ahead and I hope she remains strong and doesn’t let a bunch of turkeys […]

I’m writing to express my deep appreciation for Gov. Janet Mills and Dr. Nirav Shah about their leadership during the COVID-19 crisis. As the wife of an essential worker who has to travel across the United States and the daughter of medically fragile parents living in Florida, I’m struck, daily, by how differently some governors […]

The last Republican president and the last two Republican presidential candidates have indicated their dislike of President Donald Trump. Why is that? I don’t think it’s jealousy. Still some people think it is OK when Trump exhorts neo-Nazis and white supremacists and challenges Democratic governors’ authority to govern. Syndicated columnist Rich Lowry wrote that people […]

The protests about reopening the economy are not adding anything constructive to solving the current situation. Using Nazi references and carrying weapons to a protest add nothing to the solution. All I have read and seen are opposition to what is being done without presenting alternative proposals. It is not rational or safe to think […]

It is always darkest before the storm. We are fully in the storm now. We still need to protect people and get more testing and a good plan in place to do this. That, and a vaccine. People are getting frustrated and angry as they see that their world has been turned upside down. I […]

I support the clean energy corridor because history has repeated itself. In the 1970s, there was a push for all-electric homes, with radiant heat in floors and ceilings and electric hot water tanks. By the mid ’70s there was a shortage of electrical power on the New England Grid (which Maine is part of). The […]

Given that opiate medications are at the forefront of overdoses, there is something to be said regarding how the medical profession, without wanting to, needs to take some of the responsibility for fueling the system to that ultimate end. When someone goes to a hospital, emergency room or urgent care for help in dealing with […]

The financial impact of the local and state shutdown will continue to snowball through the next six months, if not longer. Local municipalities are reviewing spending and incoming revenue to see what can be done to limit tax increases. I applaud communities across the state that have gone back and reduced budgets and spending as […]

As of the virus update of May 5, Dr. Nirav Shah stated that a total of 61 people in Maine have died from the virus. Of that 61, 35 were in housing facilities. That equals 57.3% of total deaths. I keep looking for and cannot find the numbers to the following: How many patient workers […]

I am pleased that there is an excellent choice for the Maine House of Representatives in November: Ken Morse of Norway. Morse is the perfect candidate for my area. He is a native who understands the needs of agriculture, as he was brought up in the Morse Orchard business in Waterford. He’s a businessman who […]