The “stop the scam” movement to get people to vote “no” on Question 1 in November is both hyperbolic and misleading. For years, the elderly and disabled citizens in Maine have waited for gridlocked legislators and the inept governor to come up with a mechanism to provide better access to in-home care. They continue to […]
Eric Rohrbach
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Letter was astonishing
I was astonished by Mary Jane Newell’s letter (July 19) suggesting that liberals are unpatriotic for their criticism of Donald Trump. In the same letter she claims to believe Vladimir Putin when he says he did not interfere with our 2016 election. This, in itself, is the opposite of patriotism. Anyone with a modicum of […]
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Investigate Russian involvement
In the “Federalist Papers,” Alexander Hamilton spelled out clearly that one of the main justifications for the Electoral College was protection from interference in elections from foreign powers; and it was revealed that Russia allegedly had a direct influence in Donald Trump’s victory. How is it at all ethical (or legal) for the electors to […]
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Breton will move Maine forward
I support Elijah Breton for Maine House District 65. I was fortunate to be home when he was canvassing the neighborhood and he was gracious enough to join me for dinner. I was instantly impressed by his warm and thoughtful personality, as well as his progressive vision for Maine. He cares about the issues that […]
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Sampson will fight for health care
I am writing in support of Kimberly Sampson for the Maine Senate. I had the pleasure of meeting her and was instantly impressed by her warmth and knowledge of the important issues facing Mainers. As a resident of District 20, it has been impossible to ignore that the community is facing some significant challenges with […]