I write in rebuttal to Michael Boom’s letter (“‘All praises to the American yahoo’,” Aug. 16). First, mental illness directed John Lennon’s killer to fire the gun that took his life. Secondly, both vehicle accidents and opioids outpace gun deaths in the United States. Logically, vehicles and opioids are superior “killing machines.” A quick search […]

I am glad to add my support for Jeff Harmon as Auburn’s next mayor. I have met Jeff, and he is an upstanding citizen who is open and honest. He listens to what the public is saying and makes decisions based on their interests not his own. His leadership qualities are second to none, as […]

Yes, the nearly 85% of Mainers who do not hunt or trap should have a say in how wildlife is managed here (“Outdoors in Maine: Should anti-hunting activists be included in shaping wildlife management strategies?,” Aug. 12). This is not about inclusivity, but about good governance, as it helps to ensure that our wildlife decisions […]

I write in rebuttal to columnist Austin Bay (“The Biden administration’s destruction of American soft power,” Aug. 12), who is a commentator and definitely not an actual journalist. Quoting an opinion from conservative blog ManhattanContrarian.com as fact is typical GOP tactics. Do people remember the “Benghazi, Benghazi, etc.,” big claims and insinuations, but no convictions? […]

Dan Bilodeau (Auburn Water District board trustee, appointed through the mayor’s Appointment Committee) endorses Jason Levesque. In his letter published Aug. 10 he writes, “It is up to residents to vote for the transparent (italics mine) and progressive leadership we want.” Why would Auburn citizens vote for a mayor who enacted significant zoning changes largely […]