Douglas Rooks’ Nov. 12 hit job, “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out, Jared Golden,” illustrates what ails America. If we want a strong, cohesive society that takes care of people, communities and country, let’s stop disparaging one another and start knitting connections — even with people we disagree with. Mainers have […]

“No Kings” protests across Maine and the United States were followed by the release of the movie “A House of Dynamite.” The movie makes very clear — in a tense, dramatic way — that the president of the United States has the sole authority to launch nuclear weapons. “No Kings” demonstrations called for the restoration […]

There are weekly demonstrations taking place in dozens of Maine towns against the Trump administration’s policies. We’re appealing for others to join us. Our big “No Kings” demonstrations were carefully planned to be peaceful. On Oct. 18, 2025, protesters at the Waterville Veterans’ Memorial Park were patriotic, nonviolent and happy. American flags were everywhere, and […]

As a veteran and a member of the Westbrook American Legion Post 197, I annually attend a local celebration honoring our veterans. As it seems to occur every year, it was cold, windy and rainy.  As I stood there shivering, I found myself thinking how much nicer it would be if Veterans Day was permanently moved […]

Kudos to Jim Fossel for using bipartisanship in the Nov. 2 Maine Sunday Telegram column he wrote explaining states redistricting for political reasons. It is appreciated. Christine PattonBrunswick

These days we are hearing a lot about autism and its possible causes. As an increased number of us have been determined to be on the spectrum, questions arise of how we all must broaden our scope of understanding and responses to autism. There can never be any boxed-in definition of autism and its causes. […]

At last the civil war in Sudan is getting some long overdue coverage from the mass media. The Biden and Trump presidencies have both been accomplices in the lack of interest and effort to end the war. Meanwhile, thousands have been brutally killed and millions of Sudanese in Darfur (remember the starvation there a few […]

I noticed a couple of recent opinion pieces making false claims about the Republicans’ efforts toward bipartisan legislation. When Joe Biden asked all politicians to stand against violence in politics, not one Republican stood up. In 2006, George W. Bush wanted to make a deal on immigration, Mitch McConnell said “no,” it would help the […]