People have probably driven past the proposed Gendron development site near Lake Auburn that has generated so much legal and zoning controversy. As I read the application, I am immediately struck by the volume of traffic predicted by the developers. The language and numbers are quoted exactly below: “The proposed development is anticipated to produce […]

Mayor Jason Levesque is trampling the wishes of Auburn citizens. We need low income housing, not “market rate” apartments on every corner. His vision of affluent Auburn is outrageous. Anne Ceplikas, Auburn

I’m very concerned about the lack of affordable housing for the elderly and regular working people. The fact that many people do not make a living wage makes it necessary often to work two jobs to take care of one’s needs. People get discouraged and may wind up on the street. I think that’s terrible. […]

We have often heard “no one is above the law.” Watching a former president of the United States get indicted and charged is certainly proof of that. It’s encouraging to see our judicial system do what it’s supposed to do. Now someone needs to make sure that the justices of our Supreme Court know that […]

These words of columnist Cal Thomas cover a multitude of what I consider his misjudgments:  “… it is Trump’s bad character, displayed in many ways and over many years, that has brought him to this breaking point,” i.e., his recent indictment (“Wisdom for Trump: Character matters,” April 6). Kudos to Thomas for speaking truth to […]

Spring has returned to Maine. Goodbye blizzards and slush, hello flower buds and chirping birds. The arrival of a new season reminds us of the natural beauty we have here and invites us to consider how we are caring for our surroundings. Finfish farming is one of the things we must scrutinize as we think […]

Thanks to reporter Eric Russell for his article about theater attendance in Maine (“With attendance still lagging, Maine theaters weigh whether to stay patient or adapt,” April 2). I have enthusiastically attended theater for over 45 years. I had front row seats at the D.C. Shakespeare Theater for over 20 years. Now I live in […]

Last week, during the Senate debate on the state budget, state Sen. Eric Brakey offered up a floor amendment to change the slogan displayed on Maine license plates from “Vacationland” to “Taxationland.” The proposal failed. This change would have damaged Maine’s reputation everywhere Maine cars are driven, undermining our state’s history as America’s greatest vacation […]

This year, the Maine Legislature will be considering a bill, based on the recommendations of the Commission to Develop a Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program, to create a statewide paid family and medical leave program. Enacting PFML is a way to support working families and promote a healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous society. PFML […]

I am quite assured that if the United States government and Israel look in the mirror, they would see the incarnation of the devil. Compassion is the core of the civilized world. Where there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. Ronald Gallant, Chesterville