I voted for Biden in the primary because his was the only name on the ballot. I wished then that we had someone else, someone younger. Now I desperately wish it. The vote for Biden in the primary was not a choice, and I resent that he says he is staying in for those voters. […]

Twelve months ago, I had the good fortune to welcome my first granddaughter into this world. The joy I have when thinking about the possibilities before her is however coupled with a growing anxiety about what that future might look like given what is going on in our democracy. I am one of four sisters, […]

Traumas come in many forms from discrete individual experiences to collective nightmares. We experienced the latter when a former U.S. president, speaking to his supporters, was shot at by a sniper. His physical injury was minor; sadly, a supporter died. The emotional traumas of this day are harder to know, but they will likely run […]

Regarding the July 9 opinion piece, “Maine hospitals are getting a $60 million cash infusion. They must share the wealth.” This, in my opinion, is corporate whining. Maine’s compensation for COVID and other new health care requirements are necessary. The problem for Anthem is that it cannot stand that it is not getting a part […]

Of course President Biden should stay in the race. Why are we even having this discussion? He has gotten a ton of important stuff done in his first term: he has brought respect back to the office, he has greatly improved our standing in the rest of the world; and has proven to be a […]

Sad to see editor Steve Greenlee is leaving. He’s one of the very best I ever worked with there or anywhere, and a good guy. Farewell, Steve. Jeff Blake Portland

Having driven through it a couple of times in the past few years, I can’t believe that the feds plan to spend $85 million to $95 million on modernizing the Coburn Gore customs facility on the border with Quebec. What’s the cost per square foot? Mason Morfit South Freeport