It is extremely disappointing to see political squabbling diminish what was a truly inspiring meeting that President Trump had at the Puritan Medical Products plant in Guilford on Friday (“Trump trip to Guilford stokes divisions,” June 6, Page A1). It was truly heartwarming to see and hear the dedication and effort the employees at Puritan […]

On June 5, my partner and I were in Guilford, awaiting the arrival of President Trump’s motorcade. We found ourselves in the midst of a highly energized and boisterous crowd, who unlike us, were there to support him. The president was in town to praise the efforts of workers manufacturing the Puritan swabs needed for […]

Sara Gideon has not participated in any debates this year, including the major television debate on News Center Maine (WCSH/WLBZ; Channel 6). Gideon has spent millions of dollars in negative television ads criticizing Sen. Susan Collins for ducking the press; now Gideon is doing exactly the same thing. In a year of profound change, Maine […]

Despite Maine voters affirming in not one, but two separate, free and fair election referendums that ranked-choice voting should be the method by which our elections are conducted, former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin and his wealthy backers are attempting to use their money to subvert the will of the voting public. The new anti-ranked-choice voting […]

Yarmouth Town Council candidate Tom Romano has put the YC logo on his campaign signs. The logo represents the Yarmouth Schools and should not be used in a political campaign. Residents who I have spoken with are either under the impression that this candidate is endorsed by the schools, or that this candidate is trying […]

I’m writing in response to Robert Klowas’ June 3 letter about the current protests against racism and police brutality. Mr. Klowas should consider coming to a protest, wearing a mask and listening to the organizers and speakers at the Portland protests. Anybody who can’t make it in person should find other ways to listen. Listen […]

As parents of the graduates of the Class of 2020, we have watched this spring as rituals and rites of passage have slipped away on them. We are so sorry. It is hard for us to watch them confront loss. We promise that a powerful future experience awaits them. Ten, 20, 30 years from now […]

On May 27, members of the Kennebunk and Kennebunkport communities, along with the Kennebunk Police Department and Kennebunk Fire Department, joined together in a parade to show support for our ailing father, Jim Pastorelli, a veteran of World War II. It truly was a humbling experience for us to witness so many people who participated […]