Gov. Janet Mills and Maine Senate President Mattie Daughtry claim that their paid family leave tax will “stabilize the workforce.” I am curious, how so? Throughout my career, I have heard people speak of relocating for lower taxes, lack of income or sales taxes, low cost of living, affordable housing, low energy costs and overall […]

I thank Kay Neufeld for their article “Blackstones is Portland’s only gay bar, again,” in the March 30 Maine Sunday Telegram, and Brianna Soukup for the photos. So many memories. All those nights dancing at Roland’s with friends in the 1970s. Music, beer, cigarettes. The bartender would dim the lights when he sensed “danger,” and […]

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, […]