It’s probably an important way to preserve the strength and unity of our democratic allies in Asia.
August 2016
Letter to the editor: State flag in hiding until Maine gets it right
I fly an American flag every day and am proud to do so. As for the state flag, no, thanks – I’m not proud! The things that are happening throughout Maine and the way the media treats Gov. LePage is embarrassing. I don’t care if he is a Republican or a Democrat, he deserves respect […]
Letter to the editor: Big thanks due to duo who reclaimed Standish cemetery
Thank you to Jeff Dolloff and Mike Sullivan for the impressive reclamation of one of Standish’s oldest cemeteries on Dolloff Road. Residents should take time to travel up Oak Hill Road to Dolloff Road and view the new stone wall with iron gates. The cemetery has years of history. Just wander through the grounds and […]
Letter to the editor: Rail service is great, but Downeaster needs fixes
I believe in good-quality, high-speed rail service. But if train service is going to become a serious part of our transportation system in Maine rather than a novelty, the Downeaster needs to improve significantly. On the afternoon of July 22, I took the train from Portland to Woburn, Massachusetts, and back. The train from Portland […]
Letter to the editor: State leaders should join Romney, stand up to Trump
As an unaffiliated voter, I declined to support Gov. Mitt Romney in the last presidential election. Then, and undoubtedly still, I simply disagreed with his positions and policies, but at this moment I write in appreciation of him. It appears that Gov. Romney is one of the few members of his political party who possess […]
Letter to the editor: Paper should move Harmon over to the comics pages
The Portland Press Herald decided wisely to move “Doonesbury” from the comics page to the Sunday editorial section, supposedly in response to complaints from some of its readers. It seems the time is now long overdue for you to make an even wiser decision and move columnist M.D. Harmon from the Friday op-ed page to […]
Kathleen Parker: Reputable Republicans can tell Trump, ‘Thanks for nothing!’
The party has embraced the most un-American of litmus tests for citizens and immigrants.
Mookie Betts’ home run gives Red Sox another comeback win
Boston promotes outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Portland Sea Dogs. He is expected to join the Red Sox for Tuesday’s game.
Portland is one step closer to banning sales of pets from puppy mills
The ordinance has the same objective as a bill passed by the Legislature last year but vetoed by Gov. Paul LePage.
Council hears more on EMS fee hike
BRUNSWICK The Brunswick Town Council held a public hearing Monday night on proposed increases to ambulance fees, which have not increased since 2009. Finance Director Julie Henze and Brunswick Fire Chief Ken Brillant reviewed the new fees, which were then recommended for approval by the finance committee on June 6. Currently, Brunswick charges $380 for […]