Upcoming immigration policy … ugh! There is currently lots of debate on the pros and cons on the merits of the H-1B immigration process. If I am correct, and I think I am, the tech companies see this as a necessary program. It allows them to have well-qualified immigrants to fill needed positions in their […]

Sen. Collins has the power to protect her constituents by voting against confirmation of the proposed national security advisor, Department of Defense secretary and FBI director — our only safeguards against another misguided war and/or an attack on American soil. William Webster (past director of both the CIA and FBI) warned that it is the […]

In response to Bob Lain’s Jan. 3 letter (“Trump and Musk’s new Golden Rule“), I would like to remind him that VP Harris had a campaign war chest with $1.5 billion worth of gold. No doubt that many green energy investors and others were expecting some sort of return on their gold. At least for […]

Canada the 51st state? How about Maine the 11th province? Politics is a lively topic in any country, especially so in western democracies. Typically allies and friends refrain from commenting on each other for fear of interfering with internal politics. President-elect Donald Trump has no such shyness. He goes out of his way to belittle […]

The historical goal of comics is typically to bring a chuckle to brighten our day. Laughter is healing in a time when depressing news of wars and madmen attacks (such as the recent New Orleans tragedy) threatens to poison our minds. We feel heartbroken and especially helpless. However, there are numerous, responsible activities to engage […]

I would like to comment on Betsey Harding’s letter that was printed on Jan. 4 (“War casting a pall over Hanukkah“). As she stated, Israel was started in 1948. This action was approved by England, which controlled the area, and also approved by the United Nations. There was to be a second state for Palestinians, […]

Almost 500 days ago, the Maine Supreme Court heard argument on the appeal of the Maine Catholic Diocese to the 2021 law that removed the statute of limitations for child abuse. Child sexual abuse claims should be treated like other latent injury claims like asbestos, Camp Lejeune, Agent Orange and fraudulent securities. The average age […]

I have spent the last several months as a full-time Uber driver. I have given 722 rides in two months with Uber, almost all within the greater Portland area, and down to Old Orchard Beach/Scarborough/Biddeford — generally within a 30- to 40-mile radius. In that time, I have been given all five stars for my […]