This year marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security — a cornerstone of economic security for generations of Americans. At AARP, we recognize this milestone not just as a celebration of the past, but as a call to protect and strengthen the program for the future. In Maine, where we have one of the oldest […]

Quinn Kenney hits the nail on the head with the op-ed “Laurel Libby is no hero” on Aug. 9. I made the same point when I sent the representative a letter after I read she was voicing an interest in running for governor. I would not consider a vote for her unless an apology was […]

Thank you for publishing Quinn Kenney’s excellent Aug. 8 op-ed, “On the contrary, Laurel Libby is no hero.” It was accurate and honest. Kenney’s summation of a local state representative jumping on a political train to national attention by endangering a high school kid exposes the dangers of unchallenged bigotry. Those who, like Libby, purport […]

In his op-ed defending his reputation against a charge of racism (“Cancellation by defamation will not work in Maine,” Aug 10), Republican candidate for governor Robert B. Charles said “Talk to me, do not sully me.” I wonder, did he talk to Maine Rep. Deqa Dhalac, D-South Portland, before he sullied her name? Molly Morell […]

All of this talk about Canada becoming the 51st state. I have a better idea: How about Maine becoming the 11th province of Canada? A good move! Joan Picard Old Orchard Beach

I am an octogenarian who has lived my entire life, except for my Navy time, in Louisiana. I have followed politics for about six decades so I know a thing or two about corrupt, incompetent, hypocritical and spineless politicians. If I didn’t have gumbo, crawfish and boudin running through my bloodstream I would move to […]