To the Editor: “Social Security’s Legacy and Its Future,” an AARP article in the Bangor Daily News, highlights some of the key challenges facing Social Security. On its 90th anniversary, these challenges put a spotlight on a program that has served as the foundation of retirement income for millions of Americans. Here in Maine, 369,221 […]

To the Editor: In many places, libraries are facing budget cuts, closures, or even attacks on the types of books they carry. Modern libraries offer free Wi-Fi, job hunting help, homework support, digital access, and safe spaces. They are a refuge and a place to “travel” and learn about the wider world. With ongoing debates […]

To the Editor: My name is Mason Labonte, and I am a student at Spruce Mountain High School and the Foster Career and Technical Education Center. I am writing to express my unwavering support for LD 1740, An Act to Establish the Maine Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Matching Grant Program. This bill is […]

To the Editor: Clearwater Food Pantry, located in the West Mills village of Industry, would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you!” to Ann Baker, who recently donated several dozen beautiful, handmade potholders to be given out to people who come to the pantry. Although she retired several years ago from her position as a […]

To the Editor: As a 40-year-old, I’ve lived through many political crises in this country – but I have never seen an attack on our democracy like this. In the past, there was bipartisan opposition to lawlessness. Today, the guardrails are being dismantled before our eyes, and we must sound the alarm. Annika Zack Oakland, […]

President Jimmy Carter’s passing at age 100 invites taking time to also reflect on four remarkable Mainers who left us in 2024. Joseph Brennan: Best known for his eight years as governor, this son of Gaelic speaking Galway immigrants who rose from a working class Munjoy Hill household to win high ranking state and federal […]

To the Editor: The University of Maine System is serving more students, and more of them are succeeding. Last month, we announced that our System had achieved our highest-ever undergraduate return rate, as measured by the percentage of students who were enrolled one year ago and came back to continue their studies at our public universities […]

To the Editor: I want to thank the Farmington Village Corporation water department for the clear and open meeting they held Thursday last. After supplying paperwork on documents Mick Henry gave us an overview. He had comparative numbers from other Maine towns and towns larger than ours. Jim Andrews opened the floor for questions. His […]

To the Editor: I cannot adequately put into words how humbled and honored I am to have received such an overwhelming vote of support from all of you. I want you to know that promises made to you will be promises kept. While serving in your Senate, I will offer, support, represent, and live the […]

To the Editor: As we approach the final week prior to the election, everyone is making their final push for votes. This includes placing political signs almost anywhere a free patch of grass can be found. I would like to remind everyone that there are some prohibited areas, not only for political signs, but any […]