As a seasonal homeowner in a southern Maine resort community who is currently under a mandated “stay at home” order in another state, I’ve been appalled at the “Us” vs “Them” ugliness expressed in social media this past week. A man suggested that beach parking should only be allowed for vehicles with Maine license plates. […]

Thank goodness for Gov. Mills and all of the governors who are taking action during this contagion. The Federal government’s leaders are not up to the challenge of these times. Unfortunately we’re seeing the consequences of the Trump Administration’s break down of various institutions and the filling of key roles with inept political cronies and […]

As someone who is fortunate enough to hold an “essential” job (as if anyone’s job is non-essential), I found myself traveling home to Maine in a rental car from out of state last weekend. I was stunned to see that Maine was still requiring cash payments for those drivers without EZpass. Is there a more […]

With each mass shooting in our nation it seems the same response often comes from those on the right: Guns don’t kill people, people kill people. Sad, but they often place blame with the shooter being troubled, deranged, having mental health issues or in crisis. So, in the midst of a global pandemic that may […]

Our democracy can survive only if the people have a safe, secure method for voting, especially during this crisis. Five states currently use “voting at home” statewide: Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington state and Utah. Sixteen other states provide it for some counties or local elections. Since 2000 (according to MIT Election Lab and Pew Research […]

Having stayed at home, like everyone else, for the past three or four weeks, I value receiving the Portland Press Herald and the Maine Sunday Telegram even more than I had. It is something I look forward to every day and provides a much-needed touch of normality. With that in mind, I was stunned to […]