I was shocked and embarrassed to read Sen. Susan Collins’ weak statement after the news of Donald Trump’s indictment by the Manhattan district attorney (“Maine’s congressional delegation reacts to Trump indictment,” March 31). While Collins could write and deliver a long floor speech about her support of a Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, who misled her, […]

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s statement “everyone has a right to a trial to prove innocence” was a thumb in the eye to the Age of Enlightment concept “innocent until proven guilty.” Lord Acton and his observation “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely” would love her. Robert Denbow Saco

As a longtime Mainer, I’m very concerned about the November ballot question to create a state power authority. I can’t imagine anything more dangerous. If it passes, we’ll be waiting years for the new government agency to be created and for the price tag to be hammered out in the courts. What is certain is […]

Our reliance on fossil fuels to meet the demands of Maine’s growing economy puts Maine’s natural resources at risk and puts Maine consumers in a vulnerable position. The energy sector has a huge amount of power and continues to put profits above the needs of the people and the planet. For example, a company like […]

As I opened the door to the South Portland indoor walking track, I heard music, loud music. I was about to take my daily three-plus-mile hike around the track. A party or any activity in the gym always enlivens the endless laps around the track, so I was prepared to enjoy. Below me, in the […]

L.D. 439, sponsored by Rep. Suzanne Salisbury, D-Westbrook, would provide $100,000 to families of emergency medical services staff whose suicide is determined to be death in the line of duty. Well and good, I suppose, but it does nothing to address why these essential workers might feel impelled to end their lives: They take stressful […]

I am bemused by the recent spate of attacks by some folks and pundits on cats, attempting to punish and “neuter” cats for, well, being cats, while citing their predation of birds. In our neighborhood there are no feral cats, and I believe only a couple of outdoor cats, and we love all our feathered […]

Guns were the No. 1 cause of death of children and teens in America in 2020 and 2021. The Republican Party continues to make excuses. The party blames mental illness yet votes down funding for expanded mental health services. An overwhelming majority of Americans want stricter gun laws and to close loopholes in the purchases […]