As a resident of Yarmouth, I was disappointed by the recent Forecaster article pertaining to the inclusionary zoning proposal in Yarmouth (“Yarmouth moves forward on ordinance to require new affordable housing in town,” Feb. 6). I feel it only covered one side of the issue and, frankly, missed many of the community’s concerns and questions. […]

On a recent drive back to Harpswell from a dentist appointment in Topsham, I heard on the radio what I assumed to be a public service announcement, whose tag line was: “Comply now, complain later.” It seemed to suggest that doing so would minimize any misunderstanding and allow the policing system to work as it […]

Re: “Heat pumps boom in Maine, despite frigid cold and oil industry pushback” (Feb. 8, Page C1): I installed a heat pump at my home, and this is my second winter of using it as the primary heat source for my house. I use my natural gas furnace (with thermostat set at 63 degrees) as […]

I want to express my concern with the proposals being put forth by our legislators to reform the tax code (“Time seems ripe for bipartisan action on income tax cuts in Maine,” Jan. 29). The following week, I emailed the leaders and ranking members of the Legislature and recommended that before the Legislature does anything, it […]

While Avery Yale Kamila’s column in last Sunday’s paper (“Try a vegan charcuterie board for your Super Bowl party,” Feb. 5) was interesting, the writer and her editor missed an important point. “Charcuterie” is a French term for prepared meat products. It’s not possible to have a vegan charcuterie board. A vegan charcuterie board is […]

“In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.” These were some of the many words from President Ronald Reagan at his inaugural address in January 1981. It was true, correct and apropos back in 1981 when Reagan spoke those words. It remains true to this day. Many […]

For the third year in a row, Maine is ranked the top state in the country by the Animal Legal Defense Fund for having the strongest animal protection laws. To continue to build on this accomplishment and progress for domestic and wild animals in our state, Mainers must voice their support for three upcoming initiatives. […]

Watching the shockingly rude behavior of several Republicans during the State of the Union address Feb. 7 just sheds more light on how they have no interest in supporting the majority of Americans. It was also comical to see spineless House Speaker Kevin McCarthy try to shush them as they booed and shouted names at […]