I don’t know when an effective COVID-19 vaccine will be available, but I already fear that false information about vaccines will cloud the judgment of some Americans. Maine will need a strong voice supporting science in order for our communities to return to safe harbor. I believe Democrat Sara Gideon is that voice. President Trump […]

Over the past decade, I have worked alongside Democrat Poppy Arford on various issues in health care. Her determination and dedication to the cause of affordable, accessible and safe health care are unmatched. We worked together as patient and consumer voices with Maine Quality Counts, the Maine Health Data Organization and the Right Care Alliance. […]

One of the essential functions of our government is the safeguarding of our democratic systems, especially the process of free and fair elections. In these challenging times, voting needs to be easier and more accessible. With six weeks until the election, Portland’s mayor, City Council and city clerk must partner in delivering: • Establishment of […]

Out-of-state powers are abusing Maine to assassinate the character of our national treasure, Republican Sen. Susan Collins. On Aug. 26, the Federal Election Commission reported that Democrat Sara Gideon received over 87 percent of her fundraising from out of state. Only 12.8 percent was from Maine. Does Maine deserve 12.8 percent representation? Maine loses if […]

Ruth Bader Ginsburg has passed away. We have lost a woman of enormous stature, character and contribution in who she was and what she accomplished and the incredible roll model she was and is for so many of us. Now is the time for all of us to mourn the loss of someone who was […]

Concerning filling the now-empty seat of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court of the United States: In the past, Ginsburg publicly called on the Senate to go through with the nomination. “That’s their job,” she told The New York Times in July 2016. “There’s nothing in the Constitution that says the […]

Re: “Our View: Holocaust studies should be required in Maine schools” (Sept. 17): Thanks to the Portland Press Herald for its editorial supporting the teaching of Holocaust studies in our Maine schools. “As the survivors told us, prejudiced attitudes led to acts of discrimination,” The Editorial Board wrote. “Racial rhetoric led to racist policies and, […]

Cumberland County’s rejection of using the Cross arena is just the latest example – other neighborhoods and communities, as well as the state, also should step up.

President Trump believes that the American people “can’t handle the truth.” He lies about COVID-19 to prevent us from panicking. Talk about the nanny state! Jonathan W. Robbins Whitefield