In his April 1 letter to the editor outlining the multiplier effect on our state’s economy of the $850 checks proposed to be sent to qualified Mainers, Bob Jean refers to Janet Mills as “our clever little governor.” I am reminded of Helena’s quote in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: “And though she be but little, […]

Editor’s note: The author’s hometown has been withheld to protect the safety of herself and her child. Upon moving home to Maine, I never could have imagined how drastically the housing crisis would impact my life. Lack of affordable housing is a nightmare for too many Maine families, a nightmare my young child and I […]

The price of natural gas and oil continues to skyrocket, and we are feeling it. The only way this will change is if we all begin the process of reducing our dependence on fossil fuel consumption while increasing U.S. production. That’s why I feel as though Mainers made a tragic mistake in voting down New […]

In 1953, I was 10 years old when the execution of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg for espionage dominated the news. They were accused of selling nuclear secrets to the USSR. They were admitted communists, but the only direct evidence of espionage against them came from Ethel’s brother, who himself was accused of spying. Today, it […]

Re: The release of oil from the strategic petroleum reserve: This is a terrible idea. The purpose of this reserve is to have fuel in case of war. This release of oil because of high fuel prices is not in keeping with the intended use of the reserve. Thomas Heels Westbrook

While often disagreeing with Jim Fossel, I always applaud his reasoned approach to public policy. His column on March 27 (“A worthy fight for the right: Budget reform,” Page D1), about continuing resolutions, is wonderful and should have gone further, much further. Since 1970, when I served as research director for a Republican congressional candidate, […]

Again and again, I see Little League kids and high school, college and even professional athletes shake hands or bump fists or hug at the end of their contests, in gestures of mutual respect. They may not always be sincere, but they make the gesture.In contrast, I was appalled to learn that after the Senate […]

I sympathize with Stuart Tisdale’s letter in Friday’s Press Herald (“Atrocities in Bucha clarify need for U.S. to send in troops against Russia,” April 8), but I cannot endorse it. What Mr. Tisdale seems to have failed to grasp is that Russian President Vladimir Putin is as crazy as a backhouse rat. If the U.S. […]