Susan Collins’ ads relentlessly assert that she is “bipartisan” and “effective.” If true, she’d use her imaginary clout to influence the opinions of other senators. Of course, this never happens. What is accomplished by voicing opposition to stealing a precious Supreme Court nomination, while secure in the knowledge it won’t change the outcome anyway? Let’s […]

We live near a Catholic grade school, and generally we have only one complaint – parents idling their cars while waiting for their kids. We call the school regularly and they always say they will talk to the parents, but nothing has changed. One minute of idling puts more carbon monoxide in the air than […]

Re: “Letter to the editor: Maine, nation need Collins’ ethical leadership,” Sept. 24: To say that Sara Gideon received over 87 percent of her support from out of state may be correct, but the Bangor Daily News reported Aug. 10 that Susan Collins had received over 91 percent of her support from out of state. […]

Democrat Henry Ingwersen was elected to the Maine House in 2018, getting more votes than Janet Mills in District 10, with good reason. He campaigned the old-fashioned way: by knocking on doors and getting to know people. In fact, my mother even said, as he walked up her driveway one time, “Here comes Henry again.” […]

I am please to endorse the candidacy of Heather Abbott to serve on the Yarmouth Town Council. I have known Heather for several years, as a energetic, effective advocate for the community, and a tireless and gifted social media communicator of nonpartisan matters important to our citizens. Heather will add a calm, collaborative approach to […]

I can see light at the end of the tunnel. At last. The Democratic ticket of presidential candidate Joe Biden and vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris offers me hope for a future where science is believed, experts are consulted and their advice influences good government policies. We will once again have environmental rules enforced that protect […]

President Trump is doing what no foreign adversary has been able to do since the birth of our country: destroy it from within. He has proven himself to be Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “useful idiot.” Ann Pelosi Westbrook

In a time of crisis, important things fade and critical things become clear. Take the upcoming presidential election. Important issues are on the table that the people of the United States of America will decide. But there is one critical issue – a matter of life and death. Will we continue to kill our unborn […]