Re: “Abortion foe broke law in 2015 Planned Parenthood protest, Maine jury says” (Aug. 14): Staff Writer Matt Byrne needs to correct his description of the Thomas More Law Center attorney who has defended the belligerent intrusiveness of anti-reproductive choice hate-activist Brian Ingalls. Your reporter wrote that the More Center defends “other conservative and religious […]

It’s time to admit it. Parts of Maine are just plain overgrown. Many island and coastal communities emerged as sheep and cattle grazing lands. But as modern thinking has become, “It’s a sin to cut a tree or bush,” residents and tourists now find themselves walking or driving down canyons of blocked vistas, never laying […]

To all career federal government workers: Thank you for your years of commitment on behalf of the people and country you serve. I empathize with your current situation working for an administration whose efforts to “drain the swamp” have left so many of you demoralized and uncertain about your future. Your agencies and departments have […]

I am writing this letter to introduce the website Lifting Up the Voices (www.liftingupvoices.net) and to bring information to and awareness of seniors living with abuse and the professionals who work with clients in abusive relationships. The National Clearinghouse for Abuse in Later Life interviewed numerous people throughout the United States to participate in this […]

Maine will become a dangerous place for vulnerable people if the new assisted-suicide law goes into effect. Reckless laws like L.D. 1313 automatically place them at risk for mistakes, coercion and abuse. Mistaken prognoses can occur and have in many cases. These laws depend upon a doctor’s accurate prediction that a patient has six months […]

Maine leads the nation in promoting the development of drugs that expand access and reduce costs for patients. Unfortunately, a measure before Congress could have significant negative effects on Mainers seeking treatment from cutting-edge medicines. An influential U.S. Senate committee is considering legislation that would exempt manufacturers of biologic and biosimilar drugs – including therapies […]

I am writing today in support of our next mayor, Spencer Thibodeau. I have known Spencer for three years, since moving to Portland from Boston. Since moving here, I have found the people of Portland to be so kind and welcoming. I believe Spencer is the perfect candidate for mayor of Portland. He brings enthusiasm, […]

Thank you so much for featuring the Maine Green Power program (“Renewable energy subsidy program seeks support in South Portland,” Page A1, Aug. 12). I’ve participated in it for several years, and really appreciate how easy, effective and direct it is. It’s especially useful for people who can’t make use of electric cars or home […]