One of my fondest memories as a child was collecting lightning bugs. On special summer nights, as the sun would set, our tiny backyard would begin to sparkle and glow. My cousins and I would dance and squeal as we carefully collected fireflies in cupped hands. As adults, the magic some of us remember of […]

As executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland, I know that town councils that support the need for affordable housing are critical to our mission and goal: that Falmouth town employees, plus others whose jobs are closely linked with our residents’ needs, can afford to live here. For several years I have worked […]

Re: “Portland’s search for a new police chief is down to 3 finalists” (May 23): Portland would be fortunate indeed to retain the expertise and experience of Vern Malloch, a consummate law enforcement professional. He is highly respected among his peers and has already earned the respect and trust of our community. As interim police […]

Two comments need to be made in response to the May 18 Maine Voices column (“Jesus built bridges, and so should we“). First, nowhere does the writer (the Rev. Cindy Maddox) imply that the Bible is anything other than the writing of men. If it is only that, then we may accept or reject its […]

Creation of a climate council is a great start to direct Maine down the path to a cleaner energy future. This group needs to be very well informed regarding climate change issues. One information source at their immediate disposal is L.D. 640, sponsored by Sen. Brownie Carson, D-Brunswick. This would evaluate the greenhouse-gas emission impact […]

We all need reasons to get out of bed in the morning. For people like me who struggle with mental illness, I turn to folk wisdom: “Hearts starve as well as bodies / Give us bread, but give us roses.” In other words, we need more from life than just a means to survive. To […]

I disagree with your May 16 editorial, “Our View: Dogs shouldn’t get their day in court” (Page A6), inspired by a case before the Maine Law Court involving disposition of a dog after a couple ceased living together. As mentioned in your editorial, Alaska, Illinois and California have already passed laws allowing judges to decide […]