There’s a stench in Maine politics coming from the State House. It’s the growing effect of money in elections and mega-donations to political action committees. The state’s largest beneficiary is Rep. Laurel Libby of Auburn. She sued to change campaign finance law last year. The resulting loophole lifted donation limits for individuals and businesses, which, […]

An autocracy is supreme government by an individual, which is everything the Republicans are promising to us all. On the other hand, a democracy is government by the people, for the people and of the people. The upcoming election could not provide a more stark contrast for all of us to consider when going to […]

I respectfully disagree with Rep. Tammy Schmersal-Burgess’ position on gun control (“Maine’s 72-hour waiting period violates the Constitution,” May 19). I think a short three-day wait for the purchase of a handgun or rifle is worth it if it saves only one human being’s life. The three-day wait is worth it if it saves the […]

Donald Trump’s running roughshod over America’s legal system. His actions in court show disdain for our judicial system. Trump’s been indicted for actions committed before becoming president, while president and since leaving office. He’s was indicted by a grand jury composed of citizens, not politicians. He is charged with stealing America’s documents. Who, when leaving […]

Bettyann Sheats, who has served in Maine’s House of Representatives, is running for state Senate District 20 (Auburn, Durham, Poland and New Gloucester). She would be a responsible and responsive voice for us and has the talent and motivation to get things done. She used to be a Blackhawk helicopter pilot and platoon leader. Bravery, […]

I am writing in opposition to Tammy Schmersal-Burgess’ May 19 column (“Maine’s 72-hour waiting period violates the Constitution“) opposing the 72-hour waiting period for purchasing a firearm. The idea that a reasonable waiting period for buying a gun violates the Second Amendment is ludicrous. The law does not prevent citizens from purchasing a firearm; it […]

It seems like every time we turn around, the government taxes us more, and we have to work harder and longer just to keep ourselves afloat. Everything’s costing more these days. But Rep. Laurel Libby pays attention and fights for us. Last year, the Legislature passed a new 1% payroll tax on Maine’s working people. […]

I support Laurel Libby, running for her third term as state representative. Though a lifelong Democrat, I’ve always backed candidates who speak fearlessly in supporting their voters, not just their party. Laurel fits the bill; supporting or opposing an issue, she has fought both Democrats and Republicans for the everyday Mainer. She’s not in Augusta […]

Dan Campbell has consistently guided and supported real people as they struggled to deal with life pressures of today’s world. He knows the solution is not to focus on the things that are wrong with the world and look backward, but to do what he can do to create positive change. Dan understands that, much […]

The false equivalents Rich Lowry tries to promote in his column (“A presidency in its dotage,” May 14) speaks volumes about his humanity, or lack thereof. Describing conditions in Gaza, in his own words — “war … waged in a high-density urban environment against an adversary that hides among civilians” — reveals the core of […]