Mainers spoke clearly when they signed the petition to bring forward voter ID requirements for Maine. The sheer volume of signatures that were collected demonstrates that Maine people want this. Thirty-six states have voter ID laws. It is a clear and common-sense way to ensure the integrity of our elections. When traveling, I often want […]

As I watched the Fourth of July fireworks, I wondered where the United States is heading. Where will we be in 20 or 30 years? Recalling history, I think of the many countries and civilizations that have risen to greatness and later declined: Greece, Rome, the Incas and Spain, to name a few. We seem […]

In his April 3 column, “Just who the heck is this new columnist?” Steve Collins wrote, “I’ll do my best to be truthful and fair.” His Aug. 3 column, “Maine gubernatorial candidate spreads hate on campaign trail,” shows that Steve needs to try harder. Responding to Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles’ call for Somali-born legislator […]

I was delighted to read the Aug. 3 article on the work that is being done on the Pine Ridge Trail system after the damage caused by the installation of the solar farm. I was disappointed, though, that the Kennebec Messalonskee Trails group was barely mentioned. John Gardner, maintenance director for our group, contributed greatly […]

I commend you on your July 1 article on Maine’s SNAP program. Showing the human side of the program and the increased state administrative costs provided the clear impact of the federal changes. However, I would like to expand on the “error rate.” First, the error rate is an administrative process to evaluate the quality […]

I am outraged at the forced starvation of Palestinian children, women and men, including the elderly and the disabled. • One in three people in Gaza is now going without food for days at a time. • More than 20,000 children have been treated for acute malnutrition since April. • Total deaths from starvation, including […]