To the Editor; As a pastor, gun owner, selectman and multi-generational Mainer, I believe 2026 calls us to decide what kind of people we want to be.

To the Editor; On March 24, No Penobscot County Jail Expansion held a community classroom about the proposal for a larger jail in Penobscot County.

To the Editor; In the past, whenever the price of gasoline would go up and folks would blame the increase on  the incumbent president, I would tell them that presidents have no direct influence on gasoline prices.

To the Editor; Living and working and owning a small business in Piscataquis or Penobscot County, you see up close how much pressure people are under right now.

To the Editor; Campaigns backing U.

To the Editor; On Wednesday, April 1, soon after he proposed the largest increase in military spending ever (from $1 trillion this year to $1.

To the Editor; Access to affordable child care plays a direct role in whether Maine families can work, pursue education, and maintain stability.

To the Editor; It isn’t easy caring for a loved one when access to affordable health care isn’t always guaranteed.

To the Editor; President Lyndon Johnson observed that “If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket.

To the Editor; In communities throughout Maine, many are confronted with the painful daily reality of not being able to access enough food for themselves and their families.

To the Editor; Maine has a unique opportunity to lead the country in how we support and value older adults.

To the Editor; After watching President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, I have some concerns about our government.

To to the Editor; The 17 workers, (likely here on H2-A visas), detained in Skowhegan demonstrate that we still have Border Patrol detaining people without cause.

To the Editor; The Bangor Daily News and their media partners, invest money and time to research and report valuable information in our state.

To the Editor; Shortly after ratification of our Constitution in 1788, the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, or Bill of Rights, were ratified in 1791.

To the Editor; We need to stop “Donald the Conqueror.

To the Editor; It is not the 19th century and the Monroe Doctrine is not relevant in 2026.

To the Editor; The list of problems to solve in health care may seem endless — health care workforce shortages, provider burnout, affordability concerns, an aging population and the steady rise in chronic conditions.