‘The marble look beautifully complements warm materials such as wood, metals and brick,’ an industry expert notes.
November 2016
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Protesting Dakota pipeline won’t alter energy picture
Activists ought to channel their efforts into enhancing fuel-efficiency standards and supporting a carbon tax.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Greg Kesich: The 2016 election is over, but what did we decide?
Deep divisions over race and sexism have been exposed and can’t be healed by counting votes.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine’s voters should get tools for the job that the Legislature, Gov. LePage have abdicated
Citizens dealt with weighty issues on Tuesday’s referendum ballot, and there’s no reason to expect much letup in 2017.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Chinese students want to believe in America, but it can be hard
Teaching historical low points also shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Portland International Jetport should better serve elderly, disabled
My wife and I use the Portland International Jetport with growing frequency. We, like many who use the Jetport, are increasing in age (Maine is the state with the oldest population, with 17.8 percent over 65). The Jetport needs to become more elderly- and disability-friendly. On our last visit, there was no curbside check-in (it […]
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Letter to the editor: Logic of denying priesthood to women is questioned
Recently, the Holy Father said women would never be allowed to be priests because Jesus chose men to be Apostles. When we consider the status of women in society, at that time, it is not surprising that men were chosen to lead. I believe if women were allowed in the inner circle of the church, […]
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Letter to the editor: May new president bring a halt to the war ‘racket’
Please honor our veterans on Friday. It is my fervent hope and prayer that our new president will put a halt to our nation building and stop meddling in other countries’ sovereignty and overthrowing rulers, as we have over 300 military bases in countries all over the world. It’s time to pull back and prioritize […]
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Letter to the editor: Congress should recommit to funding national parks
We have supported the national parks for over 25 years. We have loved the parks since our youth and have spent numerous vacations with our children exploring their wonders. Every year we donate to the National Parks Conservation Association because we want to continue to enjoy these treasures. We are reaching out because our parks […]
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Letter to the editor: Celebrate patient-centered work of perioperative nurses this week
We, as perioperative nurses, want to let you know that we are working hard to protect you – our patients – when you are most vulnerable. Perioperative registered nurses provide specialized nursing care to surgical patients before, during and after surgery. If you or someone you love has had a surgical procedure, a perioperative registered […]