I have little sympathy for allegedly smart people, headed off to college, who were apparently unable to do the simple math of computing what their monthly loan payment would be upon graduation. Why should I, in my retirement, be obligated to help these people out? Richard Williams East Waterboro

We had a wonderful time at the Arundel Historical Society’s 9th Annual Heritage Day on Sept. 14. The weather was perfect and the event was thoughtfully organized. Upon arrival, myriad greeters welcomed us with enthusiasm and cheer, furnishing us with an informative timeline of the day’s events and list of participants. Then, a parking volunteer, […]

Most Portlanders were surprised to read that the Portland City Council had adopted a one-sided resolution on the Israel-Hamas War, penalizing Israel. Ignored entirely was the fact that Hamas initiated hostilities by attacking unarmed civilians enjoying a dance and then raping and murdering other civilians in their homes. It was Israel’s subsequent retaliation that was […]

In listening to the economic proposals coming from the presidential candidates, one thing stands out to me and I believe it needs clarification. Tariffs are not a fee paid by the manufacturing country or business. They are taxes/fees levied against the importer of those goods. In 2019, my wife and I were building a new […]

Prior to 1969, Maine had no income tax. The mass majority of families thrived on one income. Maine did not incentivize becoming a welfare state or depend on federal funds to function. Can you imagine this reality today? In 2024, two-income households are struggling to make ends meet. This in spite of having an income […]

Jeremy Doxsee’s excellent Sept. 5 op-ed about the Yard South Project in South Portland (“Yard South project has untold potential for chaos“) left a few things out. FEMA encourages all cities to have an emergency operations plan. The plan is supposed to be updated and included in zoning changes. Yard South is at the end […]

The Portland City Council blindsided residents by voting to divest funds from Israel. Councilors knew that action would be controversial, yet they chose not to publicize it ahead of time. There was no mention of the proposal in the city’s weekly newsletter, as there is when the city seeks input on topics such as the […]