A recent Press Herald report gave the impression that no one knows why Maine removed the Articles of Separation, inclusive of its duties regarding Native treaties, from printed copies of the Maine Constitution (“Gov. Mills, lawmakers clash over printing tribal treaty language in Maine Constitution,” March 8). The report did not cover my testimony before […]

One result of the American Revolution was the strengthening of personal property rights. The Fifth Amendment of our Constitution outlines and defines this belief. It sets limits concerning government intrusion. One result of the use of government eminent domain powers has come to be known as “taking.” Government taking has manifested in two forms: 1) […]

Actually, our electrification efforts are moving far too slowly. When Frank Slason wrote his letter to the Press Herald (“Electrification effort moving far too fast,” March 21, Page A4), he hadn’t yet had a chance to learn about the report that was the subject of Tuesday’s front-page story (“World is on brink of climate calamity, […]

Fair-chase hunting may be a tradition in Maine. Canned hunting is not. Canned hunting is designed to give individuals a guaranteed kill of non-native animals, primarily for the benefit of trophy hunters. Species such as domestically raised red deer, bison and wild boar are contained within an area with no chance of escape. This type […]

George Orwell would have loved it. The USA’s newest “enemy” to justify and satisfy our present hawkish administration’s $842 billion military budget request is … ta da! China. Which just so happens to be our largest trading partner. With so many domestic needs lacking adequate funding, when will this sickness end? Stephen Musica Sr. Harpswell

Our governor and political leaders must get their heads out of the sand and realize that we are accountable for our actions before God. Choosing abortion might seem like a quick fix for an inconvenient situation, but the long-term emotional mark that results, but is never talked about, is tragic and profound – not only […]

A few ideas on what I see coming because of the electrification of America: First, within a decade, the government will require all citizens to own electric cars, which will mean upgrading everybody’s electric service. Second, we will have all oil, gas, natural and propane stoves, heaters, ovens, home heaters, etc., removed and replaced with […]

The Brunswick School Department and School Board have an insatiable appetite for Brunswick taxpayer money. Now they want to increase the tax rate by nearly 10%, which will largely go to wage and benefit increases, according to Superintendent Phil Potenziano. Wage and benefit increases seem to be the mantra of Brunswick town government. But how […]