People’s sincere religions beliefs should not be written off as a political dodge.
Deb Sayer
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Ban sales of all animals at Maine pet stores
L.D. 1311, the proposal prohibiting pet stores in Maine from selling dogs and cats, is a step in the right direction. But in light of the small animal-breeding industry’s rampant cruelty, a complete ban on sales of purposely-bred animals in pet stores is called for. Pet stores are notorious for acquiring hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, […]
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Editorial misinterprets Maine general’s actions at Appomattox
Joshua Chamberlain’s order to salute the surrendering Confederates was meant to honor fellow soldiers’ sacrifices.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: BIW should shift focus to finding climate solutions
The next warship to go down the ways at Bath Iron Works will be christened the Lyndon B. Johnson on Saturday. In response, at 8:15 a.m., citizens united in voice calling for “conversion” will gather in protest of the continuing exclusive production of warships. The gathering, beginning with a press conference, will mark a different […]
Posted inMeetinghouse, Opinion
John Lawrence, Winslow: Hiding out from Mom and Dad
In 1950, when I was 4 and my sister was 3, we were in the Ben Franklin Store on Main Street in Madison, Maine. Our mother had taken us there on a fine fall afternoon while our father was out deer hunting. For little kids, it was a pretty good walk from Nichols Street and […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Election reform bill will provide antidote to voter disillusionment
Making Maine a presidential primary state and expanding ranked-choice voting will restore faith in the process.