As a former state representative here in Maine, I’ve had the privilege of connecting with many of the most vulnerable citizens in our community and listening to their concerns about the future for both them and our country. For our seniors, as well as those struggling with chronic illnesses, obtaining and maintaining access to affordable […]

In the coming months, Congress will be negotiating FY26 appropriations bills, determining what portion of our tax dollars go to programs for national defense and, what is often mistakenly seen as its antithesis, immigration and humanitarian aid. Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins, as chair of the Appropriations Committee, has made it clear that she will have […]

Robert B. Charles’ op-ed in the Aug. 10 Maine Sunday Telegram (“Cancellation by defamation will not work in Maine“) didn’t strike me as kind. Its tone put me off — from the opening unsubstantiated claim that Mr. Charles is “the GOP’s best chance to be Maine’s next governor” to the closing veiled threat that he’ll […]

Every month I get over 100 pieces of mail in my mailbox from all over the country — and they all want money. All this mail includes a picture of some destitute person, along with a sob story designed to make people feel guilty if they don’t help them. I believe charity begins at home […]

Regarding the Aug. 8 op-ed “Laurel Libby is no hero,” I felt it necessary to respond to the author’s argument that said “I’ve read letters saying it was unfair to leave the people she represents without a voice in government. However, that was Libby’s own fault, not that of the House speaker whom she sued.” […]