Maine has always thought of itself as an independent state, whose citizens can decide what is best for Maine and its citizens. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, which is currently being considered by our Legislature, does not support these values. The compact requires that Maine voters and Electoral College votes follow the national popular […]

A consequential, exhaustive and, by all accounts, credible investigation has just been concluded and is being kept under wraps. Congress, the American Civil Liberties Union and more than half the country are clamoring to see it. “Russia, if you’re listening, can you get us a copy of the Mueller report?” Jane Card Cape Porpoise

I am writing in support of a bill being considered by the Maine Legislature to eliminate so-called “philosophical exemptions” to vaccination. I trust the science on this issue and the historical fact that immunization saves lives. It’s time to push back on the dissemination of misinformation and to strongly acknowledge that vaccinations are safe and […]

Imagine a peaceful democratic Jewish homeland living side by side with a peaceful Palestine. J Street, a pro-Israel, pro-peace lobbying group, has long encouraged this “two-state solution,” open discussion and concern for the safety of both Israelis and Palestinians. There is deep concern that Israel can remain either a democracy or a Jewish state, but […]

I support the National Popular Vote Compact, which – once in place – will ensure that the Electoral College will endorse the winner of the popular vote for president. When I was in elementary school, we recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and to the United States (aka “the Republic”). We did not […]

When I noticed the headline about art for the new Brighton Avenue roundabout (“Panel listens to input on art for new Brighton Ave. roundabout,” March 22, Page B1), my first thought was that there must be something more worthwhile for Portland’s mayor and City Council to approve monies for. And then it hit me … […]

I agree with “Judge Jeanine” Pirro regarding Rep. Ilhan Omar’s wearing of head apparel commonly seen in her home country. Omar should discard her hijab and start acting the part of a member of Congress and a citizen of the USA. Norma Stanley South Portland

I’m writing in response to several of the letters in the March 24 edition of the Maine Sunday Telegram regarding the comic strip “Non Sequitur.” The letter writers believe that the strip’s author, Wiley Miller, made an error in judgment and deserves a second chance. Mr. Miller intentionally hid the vulgarity to subvert editorial review. […]