Those who have a memory, and paid attention, may recall when the State of Maine, probably thru the Bureau of Insurance, considered the question of allowing a for-profit corporation, Anthem, to acquire control and ownership of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine due to a “bribe” of moneys to insure some poor to be insured […]

My name is Jan Wejchert, and I live with my wife in Waldoboro, on Muscongus Bay at the Narrows. Three of my neighbors fish for lobsters. This year, I have quietly observed them spending an inordinate amount of time and money rerigging their gear to protect whales that never would venture into their area in […]

So columnist Bill Nemitz is retiring (“Thank you, Maine. I think I’ll go home now,” May 1, Page A1). Like the rest of his faithful followers, of course I’ll miss him. But it’s time for a confession: For years, I’ve been danged jealous of him. As a lifelong on-and-off journalist, I’d have given a lot […]

June Sendrowski (“Letter to the editor: Give me 3 feet, cyclist urges,” April 26) is absolutely correct. Motorists must honor the 3-feet regulation, be aware of oncoming traffic, etc., and use caution when passing bike riders. I’d also like to remind bike riders that they are subject to the same traffic laws and regulations that […]

The duplicity of the Republican Party shows up again on the front pages of our nation’s newspapers. Republicans were for limited government until it comes to a woman’s right to choose. Republicans were for law and order until they staged an insurrection to prevent the peaceful transfer of power. Republicans were for the defense of […]

I was so sad to see Bill Nemitz’s retirement announcement in the Maine Sunday Telegram on May 1! I so look forward to his column every week! No one can fill his shoes, but I hope whoever replaces him is as straightforward, honest, empathetic and humorous. Bill, enjoy your retirement and your grandchildren and precious […]

Re: “Letter to the editor: Maine must fund 988, crisis response services” (May 1): The 988 Line has been designated nationally as a new, easy-to-remember dialing, texting and chat code for anyone experiencing a suicidal or mental health crisis. Maine is joining other states in preparing to launch the 988 system by July, representing a […]