Fifty years ago, my grandmother said, “If you can’t pay for it, just look.” Borrowing has become a way of life, especially for a house or car (which I realize is a necessity). But borrowing comes with high interest rates from banks, lenders and, especially, credit card companies, which make millions from credit card users. […]

It is not unlawful to carry a firearm openly. No permit is necessary to carry a concealed handgun if the person is at least 21 years old, or between 18 and 21 and on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard or is an honorably discharged veteran and […]

LD 1589, “An Act to Protect the Liberty of Immigrants and Asylum Seekers in Maine,” is typical of the laws and policies of declared “sanctuary” states or cities, which prohibit local law agencies from enforcing the immigration laws of the United States. For example, this particular bills says local law enforcement cannot inquire into a […]

In regard to the current vaccination issue in Maine schools, the Rev. Jim Gertmenian, a retired United Church of Christ pastor from Cumberland, was quoted in a recent newspaper story that mainline Protestant and Catholic church teachings support vaccination. He said using religion as a catch-all reason to avoid vaccines that benefit the health of […]

This is in response to Patricia Fogg’s letter (May 8) and Mike LeBlanc’s response to her (May 15). Thomas Jefferson said it best and was 100% correct when he said “Democracy is nothing more than gang rule.” That is why they set up the greatest form of government — a constitutional republic. That form of […]

So many accidents are the result of distracted driving. Just wondering — if automakers can come up with Bluetooth, why can’t they come up with the technology that would ensure that cell phones do not work when a vehicle is engaged? The vehicle would need to be in park or the ignition off before people […]

Today, the Maine in which I am raising my children looks very different from the Maine in which I was raised. Legislation that Maine Sen. Ned Claxton voted in stripping parents of their rights will forever alter the independent, free-thinking Maine landscape. While I respect Sen. Claxton’s office, I am sorely disappointed in his vote […]

The Legislature’s primary task is to construct and pass a two-year state budget. Gov. Janet Mills is proposing to increase the current budget by 11%. The proposed budget includes spending 99.95% of all available money to avoid raising taxes this year. It sets aside only 5 cents out of every dollar taken in from taxpayers […]

How does a new high school in Auburn affect residents? If homeowners want their property value to increase, they should vote “yes” on both Questions 1 and 2. Ask any realtor what is one of the first questions people moving to the area ask — what about the school system? For those who vote only […]

The media are acting like the sky is falling because of the trade war going on with China. There is a lot of stuff the U.S. imports that people really don’t need — it just overflows the nation’s landfills. People in this country are not going to starve to death — we grow plenty of […]