In regards to Kathleen Parker’s syndicated column about Clarence Thomas’ stoic behavior in the face of past and recent criticism (“Why Clarence Thomas shouldn’t have backed down,” June 2, Page A5), I was a bit surprised and disappointed to learn that, according to Ms. Parker, anyone who is not a “true conservative” has ideas that […]

I was overwhelmed and saddened to read the story in the July 24 Telegram about the family living in a van at the Kennebunk rest area. At age 82, I sit in my 960-square-foot air-conditioned condo, safe and secure. I am grateful and thankful for all of my blessings. Our world is in crisis, financially, […]

I read with great interest the Aug. 2 follow-up story on the seized pets in Alfred, by Staff Writer Claire Law (“Animals from seizure now up for adoption,” Page B1). I love happy updates. The lengthy article mentioned 11 cats and 50 dogs seized, now ready for adoption at local shelters. Yet, the article was […]

I wholeheartedly agree with the premise of John V. Lesko’s June 28 Maine Voices. He’s right. “We won’t fix our problems if we can’t first fix democracy.” It, our democracy, is broken, and here’s why. Government by and for the people has important essential underlying assumptions. • All eligible people must have access to the […]

I am a member of the union bargaining team representing the nurses at Maine Medical Center. We have been bargaining for a year with Maine Medical Center, and we are close to finalizing our historic first union contract. We have already won agreement on many provisions to improve patient safety and our own working conditions. […]

The Grand Old Party is no longer the Republican Party. Too many of them have joined the party of Trumpism, where lying is acceptable and power and money are all that matter. Forget ethics, forget loyalty, forget caring about the people you were elected to serve. They are obstructionists who want to make President Biden […]