This administration is pushing people out of health care programs to fund tax breaks for the wealthy while undermining trust in vaccines that protect us from deadly diseases. That is not just reckless; it is dangerous. I know what’s at stake. In the early 1960s, before the measles vaccine, my son contracted the illness. It […]
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Tim Cowan makes Auburn ‘a better place for us all’ | Letter
I am writing in support of Tim Cowan for the Auburn City Council. Tim and his family have lived in Auburn for over 20 years, during which they have been actively involved in the community at all levels. Tim is completing his first term on the council, where he has worked on property tax relief […]
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Graham Platner is the best choice to replace Sen. Collins | Letter
Platner may not be the conventional choice, but that’s a good thing.
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Charlie Kirk’s words differed from Jesus’ words | Letter
I grieve for the family of Charlie Kirk and for the loss of his life in our world. I do not grieve for the loss of his hurtful words in our world which represent only his own and other’s selective misreading of the Christian Bible. Recently, as reported in the Portland Press Herald, Mr. Kirk […]
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Protect education benefits for our veterans | Letter
Editor’s note (Oct. 7, 2025): By the time this letter was posted, the funding in question was restored. In response to your Sept. 24 article on the cancellation of Veterans Upward Bound at the University of Southern Maine, I want to voice my strong support for maintaining this vital program. As the daughter, niece, sister […]
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Vote ‘Yes’ on Maine’s Question 2 to prevent avoidable gun deaths | Letter
In November, Maine’s ballot will include Question 2, which proposes to establish Extreme Risk Protection Orders in our state. When a person shows risk of harm to self or others, the current law asks families and law enforcement to follow multiple steps to disarm this potentially dangerous individual. It’s a cumbersome process. “Yes” on 2 […]
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Support Rachel Randall for Auburn City Council Ward 1 | Letter
As an at-large member of the Auburn City Council, I know how important it is to serve with colleagues who listen, communicate openly and consider every perspective. That’s why I support Rachel Randall for the Ward 1 seat. For more than 20 years, Rachel has been dedicated to Auburn, leading PTOs, running a daycare and […]
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Brilliant Bill Barr and his balanced book | Letter
The former attorney takes a sound approach to modern politics.
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The hard truth about America’s economic future | Letter
It is far overdue for American citizens to hear the truth about the trajectory of their economic future. Many of our “leaders” state that “we have the strongest economy in the world.” Here is what they are not telling you. The future of our nation depends on acting on this tough reality. Demand that our […]
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Maine’s dogs must not be left in parked vehicles | Letter
Let’s make sure the dog who died of heatstroke in a truck in Augusta in August isn’t just another statistic but the last in our state to suffer this horrific, entirely preventable death. The other dog was thankfully found alive, but even with emergency treatment, the mortality rate for animals in this condition is still […]