The treasured architectural and social fabric of Munjoy Hill is being threatened by a growing number of tear-downs. Perfectly serviceable, compatible structures are being razed, to be replaced by oversized luxury housing that often turns a cold shoulder toward its neighbors. This is a significant threat to the neighborhood, and something that the city can […]

Re: “Public may pay a price for sloppy recycling” (May 4, Page A1): In Englewood, Florida, every recycling bin has a decal on the cover that clearly explains what is and is not recyclable material. It might be a good idea to do that here in Maine. Richard O’Brien South Portland

As a longtime volunteer at Long Creek Youth Development Center and at its predecessor, the Maine Youth Center, I thought readers might like to hear my views on the continuing over-the-top criticism of the institution in the press. First, I believe that most volunteers could not care less about the “bricks and mortar.” We simply […]

The Trump administration has nominated Gina Haspel to head the CIA. This week, the U.S. Senate will be considering that nomination. Maine Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King should definitely vote against her. After 9/11, the CIA authorized waterboarding and other forms of torture as part of its rendition, detention and interrogation program. In 2014, […]

As a property owner and longtime resident of Munjoy Hill, I am an invested stakeholder in the future of the neighborhood. Recent events here in the real estate developers’ market have raised my concerns regarding the projected quality of life for the future of the Hill and its residents. The rampant “tear down and build […]

I’m a 40-year Munjoy Hill resident and property owner writing about the rash of tear-downs and ill-considered development allowed on the Hill over the last few years. One need only drive down Lafayette Street and other portions of the Hill to clearly see the odd and negative impact of outsized and incompatible development. The power […]