Linda Harmon: Cut down on paper mill odors

I wonder if there is anything at all possible to reduce paper mill smell with technology? I have lived in Mexico, Maine, over a year and I love my neighborhood, but not the smell. Linda Harmon, Mexico

In rebuttal: Susan Young: Data reveals fallacy of letter’s assertions

In his June 10 letter “America isn’t ‘a football game between two parties,’” Joe Voisine argues that Democrats are responsible for high unemployment, crime and inflation rates. However, a quick check of data reveal the fallacy of his other assertions. For example: According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, unemployment fell more under Obama (from […]

Anya Fetcher: We’re drowning in plastic; it’s time for producers to turn off the tap

For decades, producers have been filling the world with so much plastic that it’s become virtually inescapable. They’ve done this while passing the costs and blame on to individuals and communities. Maine can stop this rising tide by putting the responsibility for addressing this crisis where it belongs.

Larry Shapiro: Israel is democracy, not apartheid

The Palestinians have had great success in influencing American academics and students to support their victimhood narrative (see “Bates Students Support Palestinians, Denounce College,” May 14). Being against Israel is now a requirement for one to participate in the civil rights community. Nothing Israel can do, no concessions it can make, will change minds. Israel […]

In rebuttal: Coral Howe: History must be learned, understood, not erased

I write in response to Kevin Landry’s June 8 letter to the editor (“People need equal opportunities, not equal outcomes“). Critical race theory is more than just categorizing people into the oppressed and oppressors. Critical race theory is the idea that there is no biological or inherent idea of “inferiority” tied to race. To elaborate, […]

Cartoon for Tuesday, June 15

Rich Lowry: H.R.1 is a travesty

It is unfocused, highhanded in its impositions on the states, careless of speech rights, and constitutionally dubious. Absent some radical turnabout, the bill is dead in the Senate, and it deserves to be.

Deanne Danforth: Mass psychosis’ impact on America

Republicans have a serious case of mass psychosis. Republicans are spreading conspiracy theories about the election, COVID injections, QAnon, President Biden, cancel culture, former President Trump, etc. These crazy theories have become normal in America. The delusions are spreading like wildfire. Mass psychosis caused the Salem witch trials, genocide of the Jews, Japanese internment camps […]

Ronald and Susan Dorman: Kudos to prayers for America’s leaders

Thanks to all people praying for the president and cabinet; the national, state, and local legislatures; and the judiciary: that all U.S. government officials may be good stewards in good conscience; and that national, and international, concerns of stewardship and conscience be central. Thanks to all who pray. Ronald and Susan Dorman, Bethel

Catherine Ryder: Ensuring hope and health

It is vital that the Maine Legislature and Gov. Janet Mills invest in the tens of thousands of Maine workers who provide older people, people with intellectual disabilities and autism, and people with mental health and substance use challenges, with vital daily supports and services to thrive in their homes and community.