This country needs to take care of its own first. I got a two-inch foam mattress and slept six inches away from someone else when I was homeless in Portland for six months. There were homeless veterans but no homeless refugees because Catholic Charities took care of them, real quick. Leaves a bitter taste in […]

This is a country full of traumatized persons who are experiencing varying degrees of PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). PTSD is a direct result of trauma — trauma from childhood abuse, family violence, sexual assaults and rapes, bullying, stalking, school shootings and mass killings. Even doctors, nurses, EMTs, law enforcement, firefighters, military veterans and so […]

I would like to express thanks to the 21 Democratic legislators who recently joined Republicans in refusing to give away Maine’s Electoral College votes. The framers of the Constitution granted even less-populous states control of their own Electoral College votes to ensure representation of all the citizens. Unfortunately, however, there may be out-of-state initiatives that […]

I write with regard to the use of cell phones (texting or calling) while driving. I totally agree that the use of cell phones while driving is extremely dangerous. I also agree that if a person gets caught using a cell phone while driving, she should get a ticket. That should pertain to everyone. Many […]

I am writing to express my joy at the wonderful group of Democratic hopefuls campaigning for the next election. They are the best and the brightest; the cream of the crop. It is so refreshing to hear them use the English language correctly. All seem to be well-educated and informed about the issues facing this […]

It has been heartwarming to see how the state of Maine has embraced the refugees bused to this state, unlike our hypocritical president whose own wife, plus in-laws, are immigrants. Those folks come here fleeing poverty and violence, seeking a safer and better life — like many of our own relatives did. Maine has an […]

The “crisis” at the U.S. southern border is no longer a remote, faraway problem. It has become local with the report of more that 200 asylum seekers arriving in Portland, a situation that has overtaxed local facilities. Kevin McAleenan, former commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, testifying before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee this […]

There has been a lot of published criticism of Central Maine Medical Center and there have been many changes in administration. The current administration has made some significant changes to address any deficits or negatives in care. I am writing to inform the public that I recently received excellent care by both the on-call surgeon […]

What is going on? I had plans for a wedding in my backyard and placed a balloon at the front of the driveway for the wedding party to find the right house. Not even three minutes later, my son came up the driveway and someone had ripped the balloon out and had taken it. It […]

I write in response to a letter written by John Davis of South Paris (June 13) about removing President Donald Trump from office for requesting the USS McCain be hidden from view during Trump’s visit to Japan. According to several news sources and in a talk with reporters May 30, the president stated unequivocally that […]