This is in response to Jim Fossel’s column in the Aug. 3 Sunday Telegram (“Like the Red Sox, Maine Republicans seem content to coast“). Fossel should leave the Red Sox out of his partisan, political column. Daniel Turgeon Saco

In November, the American public will watch a very powerful documentary series by Ken Burns on the American Revolutionary War. It’s likely to be even more impactful than his series on the Vietnam War and the Civil War combined. This series is guaranteed to make Americans understand our core values and the greatness of that […]

I thank the town of Cape Elizabeth for the Beach to Beacon Race last weekend. I also thank the organizers, the volunteers, the runners and the townspeople who stand along the road: waving, ringing bells, applauding, shouting encouragement, giving out water, sharing high fives, for a day of pure joy. The organization of all the […]

Thank you for Joe Charpentier’s recent article on the increasing warmth and humidity in Maine. As the state with the greatest percentage of folks over age 65, this is going to cause significant hardship. As an octogenarian, I find that enjoyable tasks like weeding my garden when it’s 75 degrees become unbearable when it’s 85 […]

Shame on President Trump’s Christian advisors for telling him what he wants to hear, not what the Bible says. I question their biblical knowledge. If Trump continues listening to them he will not receive eternal life. They’re not challenging his despicable actions that are not godly. The Bible says love God and love your neighbor. […]

I was born and raised in Bowdoin and graduated from Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham. My parents, siblings and extended family still live in Maine. I joined the military at 17, returned home after serving and, like a lot of Mainers, eventually left again for college and career. I’ve always wanted to move back. […]