Most notable is a lack of analysis of the cost of universal or single-payer health care.
2017
Letter to the editor: Bree LaCasse did not lead effort to save Congress Square Park
At-large City Council candidate Bree LaCasse’s claim that she led the effort that saved Congress Square Park is false. She did not lead and did not even participate until its second year. It was Frank Turek who led the grass-roots effort by volunteers who worked hundreds of hours to save the park through petitions, public […]
Letter to the editor: Maybe Columbus Day should be renamed Immigrants Day
Those seeking a name to replace Columbus Day might consider Immigrants Day, to recall when Europeans started coming to stay. Of course, there would then be questions about whether it should be a day of celebration or simply one of sober recognition. Richard B. Innes Gorham
Letter to the editor: Mt. Ararat’s soccer team respects all people and races
Re: “Schools probing alleged racial incident during soccer game in Topsham” (Oct. 11): As a player on and captain of the Mt. Ararat boys’ varsity soccer team, I am disappointed to be associated with racism. Racism and discrimination within sports are serious problems in the U.S. right now. Our team is deeply saddened to hear […]
Letter to the editor: Portland Public Art Committee proud to help fund fountain restoration
Regarding the rededication of the beautiful Lincoln Park fountain (Oct. 10): It is important to note that the Portland Public Art Committee contributed over $30,000 toward the fountain restoration. The work, done beautifully by Jonathan Taggart, is part of the Public Art Committee’s responsibility to maintain the pieces of public art in the city’s collection. […]
Letter to the editor: Deception by casino backers warrants rejection of plan by voters
I live in York County and just opened up a hard-sell packet designed to get me to sign on and vote for Question 1. At first glance it sounded pretty good, but especially in the past few months I have learned to not take anything at face value. So I did a bit of digging […]
Commentary: Dirty high-tech politicking won’t stop with Russian operatives
Laws on political advertising should apply to social media as well as the traditional media.
Mongolian beef boasts depth of flavor, delectably clingy sauce
This dish allows a wonderful glaze to coat the ultra-thin slices of steak.
Next football game, score one for slow-cooker soup
This dish has tailgating or sidelines or post-game meal written all over it.
Pumpkin coconut squares are a scrumptious treat for Halloween
This treat is four layers thick, with a gingersnap crust.