We are writing in response to the Oct. 15 letter by Jake Patryn, Acadian Seaplants’ director of operations in Maine (“Rockweed industry backs sustainability”), who argued that rockweed harvesting is sustainable. As scientists who have reviewed published studies of the ecological effects of rockweed harvesting, we disagree with his statement that “Rockweed recovers quickly post-harvest, […]

We are proud to endorse Anne P. Graham for state representative of District 105, serving North Yarmouth and Gray. Anne deeply understands the needs of families and has consistently demonstrated her commitment to advocating for them. Her tireless efforts as a member of the Department of Health and Human Services have been instrumental in shaping […]

I believe that Donald Trump is unfit to lead our great nation again. Former top officials in his administration have said so publicly and in the starkest terms. He knows no restraint, and he has no moral center beyond his own self-interest. The trust his supporters place in him is unearned. I appreciate learning about […]

Every evening, we watch the news, which seems like an endless replay of the same events. We witness the horrors of war from our living room chairs, and watch innocent people killed in these insane wars. Beautiful cities in Ukraine and Gaza are now rubble. No food, no water, no power, no hospitals; schoolhouses blown […]

I encourage my West End and Parkside neighbors to join me in voting for Robert O’Brien for City Council. As a recent Reiche PTO volunteer with children in the Portland schools, I know it’s critical we have councilors who understand our school system’s needs. Robert is the only candidate with school board experience, and he’s […]

I appreciated Bernadette Jordan’s Oct. 1 opinion piece, “Canada makes Maine more resilient, prosperous and secure,” and wish the paper could find space for more Canadian news. I think you carry too little. Madge Baker Shapleigh

My favorite scene in Tennessee Williams’ play “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” is when Big Daddy complains about the odor of mendacity permeating the family mansion. Sadly, the Republicans’ presidential campaign reeks of that smell. We hear lie after lie, from immigrants eating pets to the worst of all, the Big Lie about the […]

Over the past year, Lewiston’s tragic massacre and subsequent events have rightfully been reported in many newspapers. Various people and groups have been examined about their roles in what happened and how it may have been prevented. May we address two items? First, our United States Army, which has valiantly defended Americans for centuries, has […]