It seems a futile mission, to seek the source of a springlike scent when trees are still bare. But the noticing alone is worth it.
2018
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: It’s time for a gun abolition movement
We need to stand up to the NRA and push for what is so desperately needed: a complete ban on firearms.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Ethics panel fails to meet challenge of ‘fake news’ era
Maine enters a new world, where advocates like Jason Savage don’t have to take responsibility for their words.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: West Bath Democrats urged to attend caucus on March 4
This year, we’ll also be part of a statewide virtual rally – caucus groups all over the state will be making signs describing what Democratic victory means to them and sharing on social media through #VictoryStartsHere! The caucus is our first chance to stand up and be counted as West Bath Democrats. This is where […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Speak up to protect Union River during dam licensing process
On Feb. 9, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued public notice of a new license application for the Union River dams. This notice started a 60-day clock that is the last chance for citizens, municipalities and state and federal agencies to comment on or protest the details of this license application. The license proposed by […]
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Letter to the editor: Replace pictures of victims with those of NRA-beholden lawmakers
Instead of showing the pictures of the victims of the horrific murders in Florida, I would urge the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram to print the pictures of the cowardly members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate who are in the pocket of the National Rifle Association and refuse to address the issue […]
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Letter to the editor: Legislators urged to support ban on assault weapon sales
Winston Churchill is quoted as having said: “I decline utterly to be impartial between the fire brigade and the fire.” In line with this sentiment, and considering recent events, I would say that “any legislator, at any level in this country, who does not support a total ban on assault weapons should have trouble sleeping […]
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Letter to the editor: Yes, liberals dominate college faculties, and for a very good reason
Re: “Letter to the editor: Give us liberty from liberal elite faculty” (Feb. 18, Page D3): One of the main things that a college education teaches students to do is to think critically: to learn how to separate fact from fiction, understand cause and effect, consider consequences of actions and use evidence and reason to […]
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Letter to the editor: Today’s singers make a hash of national anthem
Just some trivia concerning the national anthem and, of course, “God Bless America.” To those of you over 65: Do you remember when the singer Kate Smith sang the national anthem? It was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop. And then when she sang “God Bless America,” it was so inspiring that – […]
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Letter to the editor: Pass some common-sense gun control laws and stop the carnage
I am a proud lifelong hunter, shooter and gun collector. I’m an overall gun enthusiast and have been my whole life. I am in the National Rifle Association. I make no apologies for any of this. However, enough is enough. The horrific, tragic carnage has to stop. Common-sense gun control laws can help save some […]