Letters to the Editor

1 week ago

Appreciates animal freedom bill

To the editor:

I recently read an online article about an animal rights group that broke into a Wisconsin biomedical research facility and rescued 22 beagles that were being used for animal laboratory testing.

1 week ago

Enough already

To the editor:
The County’s story, “National parks educator hired as Houlton’s rec director” (April 8, 2026) started well. An enthusiastic Crystal Lewis has been selected as the town’s next rec director.

1 week ago

Platner gets the health care crisis

To the editor:
I am supporting Graham Platner for U.S. Senate. One of the many issues that I agree with Graham on is the need to fix our broken health care system and his support for a Medicare-for-all type system.

1 week ago

Collins has delivered for clean water

To the editor:
No one has done more for Maine’s rivers and lakes since Sen. Edmund Muskie authored the Clean Water Act than Sen. Susan Collins.

1 week ago

Joining mental health workers with police

To the editor:
In April, our state Legislature is going to deliberate on the state’s budget. One of the legislative documents that is awaiting to be funded this session is LD 298: An Act to Employ Mental Health Personnel Within the Maine State Police.

1 week ago

Protecting the climate

To the editor:
In January 2024, just after the two historical havoc-wreaking storms, I was an intern with the Department of Environmental Protection.

4 weeks ago

Shattered sense of safety

To the editor:
I love my state. I grew up in Madawaska until middle school, then moved to central Maine and now live in Portland. I have always felt safe.

4 weeks ago

Mills’ time is past

To the editor:
I am a strong supporter of Graham Platner for the U.S. Senate but I have also been a supporter of Janet Mills through her eight years as our govern

4 weeks ago

Look before blaming

To the editor:
The Camp East Montana in Texas where Geraldo Lucas Campos, a convicted felon, died has created some controversy.

2 months ago

Grant opportunity opens

To the editor:
AARP Maine is thrilled to announce that the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program is now accepting applications.