His father disabled, the boy could use some holiday cheer that his grandmother can’t afford.
2015
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, News, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Indifference over deaths of homeless unacceptable
Portland has lost a record 43 people this year, but there aren’t enough voices demanding an end to the avoidable suffering.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Proposal to reduce shortage of affordable housing could benefit Mainers
The state could receive about $205 million in additional funding over 20 years, if the plan works as expected.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine DHHS rules would contradict intent of sensible effort to aid immigrants
Let’s give asylum-seekers a grace period in which to become able to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Bangor principal corrects mistake on classroom Christmas tree
Overcautious officials who make up rules to avoid causing offense can really offend many.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Revelations of Thailand’s slave labor call for ‘traceability’ of shrimp
A more expensive shrimp cocktail is worth the price if the crustaceans are processed responsibly.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Welfare recipients don’t deserve lottery winnings
As you report (“Lawmakers call for legislation to prevent spending of welfare dollars on lottery tickets,” Dec. 16), there is a move to prevent those on public assistance from purchasing lottery tickets. Apparently, since 2010, welfare recipients in Maine have won $22.4 million by playing the lottery. However, there is another side to the issue. […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Trump’s racist comments against Muslims absurd
Thank you to Rabbi Carolyn Braun (“Another View: It’s time to join together – and speak out against discrimination,” Dec. 13) for reminding us that the racism of Donald Trump is a prelude to fascism. No thank you to John E. diPretoro (“Letter to the editor: It’s time to move Nemitz’s insults to the Opinion […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Curb extensions make streets pleasant, safe for Portland pedestrians
The curb extension installed at Spring and High streets is apparently causing confusion, and has left some fed up with the city’s efforts to calm traffic. We urge Portland residents to keep an open mind. Traffic-calming and “complete streets” projects are not simply aesthetic endeavors. The Federal Highway Administration and other leading agencies and institutions […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Minority of Muslims forces U.S. to take precautions
Many politicians and the media approve of Muslims entering the United States. Many citizens point to the fact that their Muslim friends and neighbors are peaceful. It is true that over 95 percent of Muslims are peaceful. However, we need to address the other 5 percent. Is Islam a peaceful religion? Just as one drop […]