It is a sad state of affairs when the U.S. Supreme Court, our third important branch of government, is dominated by justices whose opinions can be swayed by outside forces. One assumes that their decisions and actions are based on the Constitution, whether they are originalists or textualists. The founders created/designed a document to give […]

Recently, one of the last remaining privately held parking lots in downtown Portland (Widgery Wharf) was deeded to Unified Public Parking, whose usury parking rates may be the most destructive effect on Portland’s downtown since The Great Fire of 1866. UPP now has a stranglehold on downtown parking, sometimes charging $17-plus per hour. I’ve been […]

Notwithstanding some recent support in the form of letters to the editor (April 30), the Portland Museum of Art should have to abide by the rules set in place when the city of Portland adopted a comprehensive historic preservation ordinance. I believe 142 Free St. meets that definition. The city would be wise to follow […]

I read with dismay and sadness about South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem shooting her unruly dog (a 14-month-old puppy). Hadn’t she heard of dog training, animal shelters or even using a leash and/or a muzzle? I am proud to live in Maine, where most of the dogs we meet (and pretty much all mixed breeds) […]

Do those who are protesting the war in Gaza know the recent history of the area? The original concept involved with the founding of the State of Israel included two states, Israel and another for Palestinians. The surrounding countries said “no” to this and declared war on Israel from day one. The intention of these […]

I would like to thank the members of the Legislature, who voted for the national popular vote interstate compact, and Gov. Mills, who allowed it to become law. Maine has taken a small but important step toward enactment of a national popular vote nationwide. A national popular vote for president reflects the will of the […]

Imagine a group of discontented employees of the Coca-Cola Co. deciding to develop and produce on their own a new soft drink, and then bring it to market with the name Coca-Cola. Surely it would take no more than a nanosecond for the company’s lawyers to spring into action to protect the priceless Coca-Cola brand, […]