I recently went to renew my driver’s license and I took along my birth certificate so that I could get Real ID at the same time. The clerk said that my birth certificate was not valid for Real ID because it was a federal birth certificate, not a state one. My birth certificate says, “This […]

It was with shock that I read the recent article on the sentencing of a Gardiner man for his eighth operating-under-the-influence offense. It was with horror that I read the penultimate paragraph, which said that, in addition to other penalties, his license will be suspended for six years. How is it even possible that someone […]

Never in U.S. history have we had a president who everybody liked. That is called democracy. Presidents come and presidents go. Some are better than others. When the votes are counted, the election is over. The country moves forward. We vote again in four years. No one person can serve more than two terms as […]

A recent article, “Maine looking for new ways to manage declining fur trade” (Dec. 7), indicates that Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is attempting to convince Mainers that trapping of fur-bearing species is necessary to “manage” our wildlife and can even be profitable. The facts prove just the opposite. With the fashion industry […]

According to an article in the Dec. 3 issue of the Press Herald, Sen. Susan Collins is co-sponsoring a bill to “bolster local recycling rates across the country.” It would include activities “ranging from public service announcements to labeling signs for recycling bins,” and help “preserve our nation’s stunning beauty.” The senator’s sentiment is touching, […]

I was distressed to read the Press Herald series  about Maine’s Emergency Medical System in crisis for lack of sufficient funding . EMT’s are required to have special lifesaving training and education. As someone who has relied on EMS personnel more than once over the past few years, I can attest to the fact that […]

Russ Williams fought for us, to protect our freedom. He froze to death a homeless veteran. I think it is a crying shame that someone who fights for my freedom is left to die alone. In this day of high technology, someone should be able to come up with a way to protect our vets […]

Every four years, since 1972, Iowa and New Hampshire, in tandem, have repeatedly been the first two states to vote in the American presidential primary process.  Isn’t it time for the other 48 states to take their turns at being one of the first two states to vote? We should reform the presidential primary process […]