When I was growing up and forming my own political perspective, there were a few typical stances associated with each political party. One of these, for the Republican Party, was that it was the party of business. Meaning Republican candidates, party leaders and appointed leaders would promote every business and minimize regulatory pressure that would […]

President Trump must be pretty worried about what is in the Epstein files to create a distraction like kidnapping a foreign head of state (and his wife). Nan Graves York Harbor

I’m writing to point out that President Trump’s pivot to his “Don-Roe” doctrine, whereby he claims that the U.S. must dominate North, Central and South America, makes him a classic example of a cowardly bully. Trump does not have the intestinal fortitude, courage or intelligence to confront “the big boys” (Russia and China). He knows […]

As Vladimir Putin continues his relentless military assault on Ukraine, it is important to understand what motivates him to pursue these attacks. His most stringent motive is his nostalgic obsession with molding Russia back into the old Soviet Empire it had been prior to its collapse in December 1991. To Putin, Ukraine has never been an independent country and has always been historic Russian land dating back […]

Nicolás Maduro is a bad guy. Benjamin Netanyahu — accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity — is too. There is an international arrest warrant out for Vladimir Putin, too, for abducting Ukrainian children. President Trump is also an indicted felon, convicted for his illegal scheme to corrupt the 2016 election. Trump didn’t arrest […]

Maine faces a consequential choice about the kind of future we want. The next governor will shape our prosperity, safety and democratic values at a moment when they feel under strain. That is why I’m proud to support Hannah Pingree for governor. Hannah is a proven leader with deep Maine roots and a clear understanding […]

I just read Mike Lowe’s op-ed, “In loving tribute to the best boy, Mookie,” in the Jan. 4 edition of your paper and I cried like a baby. Everyone who’s had to have their beloved dog put to sleep knows how painful it is. It’s excruciating. I’ve had to do it twice and I still […]