There are unintended consequences that need to be discussed regarding Question 2 on Portland’s city ballot. A brief overview: If passed, Question 2 would allow only 25 percent of the residents and landowners within 500 feet of a proposed zoning change to block the change from occurring simply by signing a petition opposing the zoning […]
2017
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: A yes vote on Portland’s Question 1 balances profit, fair rent practices
Portland’s “Say ‘No’ to Question 1” campaign represents yet another example of the richest attempting to increase their already huge profits. Inequality in this country has grown to incredible margins. Similarly, those behind the “Say No” campaign believe they have a right to unlimited profit while the rest of us must endure instability. They have […]
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Letter to the editor: Better landlords would lead to better housing situation
I moved to the West End in 1975. I was 24 years old. I had two roommates in order to pay my rent. In 1979, I bought an apartment building. The bank rate was 9.5 percent. The water bill was $4 a month, property taxes $125 and insurance was $50 a month. I paid heat […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Eight straight warm fall seasons is not an accident
The article in the Oct. 17 paper about the record highs in October (“Portland on pace to see warmest October on record,” Page B1) was good, but you didn’t say anything about climate change. I think talking about climate change is important in this kind of article because that’s most likely what is going on. […]
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Letter to the editor: Wells celebrates students and visitors
One reader hasn’t heard war whoops at games.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
The issues are complicated, but a yes vote on Question 2 will help Maine
The reality is, Maine cannot afford not to take the opportunity to improve its health care system.
Posted inSports
Cubs stave off elimination, edge Dodgers 3-2
Javier Baez hits two homers as the Cubs close their deficit to 3-1 in the NLCS.
Posted inTimes Record
Train noise still bothering residents
BRUNSWICK Following months of complaints about train operation noise during all hours of the night, the town council is holding a workshop with railway officials and agencies in an effort to reduce public disturbance. The meeting is slated for 7 p.m. Oct. 30 in the council chambers. To save time, public comment will be limited […]
Posted inTimes Record
Free speech worries in Brunswick
BRUNSWICK After some pushback by the Brunswick Town Council concerning free speech rights, public safety officials are reworking their ordinance to require event organizers who anticipate large crowds apply for a town-approved permit. In speaking to the council, Brunswick Police Cmdr. Mark Waltz said the proposal is needed to give the town and the police […]