Efficiency is doing things right. Effectiveness is doing the right things. The Department of Governmental Efficiency is neither efficient nor effective. Sonia and Jock Robertson Portland

Donald Trump is the most flawed president of all time. Do people believe a responsible leader would say the following about a serious security breach: “I think it’s a witch hunt. I wasn’t involved with it, I wasn’t there, but I can tell you the result is unbelievable.” When asked if there was no classified […]

In the coverage regarding the U.S. Department of Education’s new investigation into Maine schools based on allegations about transgender policies, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said she was concerned “to hear” about how teachers were “reportedly” encouraging and helping students to undergo so-called “gender transitions” without notifying parents. In our part of the Midcoast we’ve […]

As reported (“Maine lawmakers weigh property tax relief, even as Mills signals she won’t support most efforts,” March 19), Maine lawmakers are attempting to lower property taxes, particularly for older and less well-off citizens. According to the article, “But they’re finding that any solution — whether it’s once again freezing property taxes for older adults, […]

While Sen. Susan Collins honors America’s Girl Scouts in a bipartisan resolution she’s been misstepping when it comes to their futures. It is a wonderful gesture to honor programs that seek to empower girls. However, Sen. Collins’ record doesn’t consistently lay out a path toward a better future for women. Sen. Collins has voted to […]