2023 – Page 790 – The Portland Press Herald

Letter to the editor: Stay focused on public say over Pine Tree Power

September 30, 2023September 30, 2023

Mainers are independent and resilient. We like to take care of ourselves; we don’t want to rely on government to do things for us. I guess that’s why Central Maine Power’s ads call the Pine Tree Power plan “a government takeover.” CMP is trying to push our “anti-government” button in order to stay in power […]

Editorials, Opinion

Another View: While DeSantis did better in debate, Trump is still way ahead

by The Miami Herald Editorial Board September 30, 2023September 29, 2023

The Florida governor seemed a bit more relatable in this second debate. He’ll have to do much more than that to win.

Maine Voices, Opinion

Maine Voices: We can’t be hypocritical about the full cost of ditching fossil fuels

by Zak Harding Special to the Press Herald September 30, 2023September 29, 2023

As we electrify, Mainers should also demand that we produce as much energy as we consume within our borders.

Letters

Letter to the editor: We have strategies to reduce gun suicides – let’s use them

September 30, 2023September 29, 2023

The recent suicide inside Maine Military Supply in Holden is tragic on so many levels. In my view, it reflects a disturbing culture where some politicians would rather protect guns than lives. We may never know the circumstances or reasons for this woman’s choice to take her life in a store that boasts it is […]

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Mainers will suffer because of far-right intransigence in Washington

by James Myall Special to the Press Herald September 30, 2023September 29, 2023

The long list of harmful cuts sought by Republican lawmakers must be rejected in full.

Letters

Letter to the editor: Republicans should replace the House speaker

September 30, 2023September 30, 2023

The goal is to put in Kevin McCarthy’s seat a moderate who would reach across the aisle and seek consensus on a deal to continue funding the government.