Letters
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PublishedOctober 28, 2017
Letter to the editor: Will the real Sen. Collins please stand up?
Her vote for the Republican budget resolution goes against her stated principles.
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PublishedOctober 28, 2017
Letter to the editor: Rich’s outreach to District 4 residents nothing but impressive
I just received a flier from Kim Rich’s opponent in the District 4 City Council race; he’s done a decent job during his one term (I called once to ask that our street be swept after winter). Then I received Kim’s brochure and was so impressed to learn more about her education, endorsements and priorities! […]
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PublishedOctober 28, 2017
Letter to the editor: Scarborough needs a new public safety building – vote ‘yes’ on local Question 1
At 8 a.m. on a recent day, Roccy Risbara and I arrived at the Scarborough Public Safety building for a Public Safety Building Committee meeting. We were buzzed through the lobby door and into the corridor that runs the length of the police section of the building. We were immediately in the presence of seven […]
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PublishedOctober 27, 2017
Letter to the editor: Vote to stabilize soaring rents, protect tenants in Portland
I am writing as a Mainer, teacher and artist in support of Question 1, the rent stabilization referendum on the Portland ballot Nov. 7. My return to Portland has given me the opportunity to teach bright, young minds and to cultivate my art. I am currently fortunate enough to have found a landlord who understands […]
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PublishedOctober 27, 2017
Letter to the editor: Re-elect Councilor Jill Duson, let state pay to repair 2 schools
I urge Portlanders to re-elect Jill Duson to the at-large seat on the City Council on Nov. 7. Jill is the voice of experience. She has served on the council for many terms, and her leadership is compassionate, thoughtful and well-reasoned. She listens to constituents’ concerns and represents our city honorably. The deplorable condition of […]
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PublishedOctober 27, 2017
Letter to the editor: Military man’s call to close West Point took courage
The lives of young academy students are imperiled by the political cowardice, career self-interest and dishonesty of those in charge.
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PublishedOctober 27, 2017
Letter to the editor: Renovations of 4 Portland schools well planned, badly needed
Five years ago, Portland’s Board of Education decided to address facilities studies detailing tremendous needs in Portland’s school buildings. After years of neglect and lack of renovation, most of Portland’s elementary students were being educated in overcrowded, undermaintained buildings. Enrollment studies, building studies, collaboration between architects, educators and community members, and financial planning brought us […]
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PublishedOctober 27, 2017
Letter to the editor: Pursuit of Amazon highlights the assets Maine can offer businesses
I’ve been reading about proposals to attract Amazon to Maine and applaud the forward-looking thinking. It can’t be overstated how important access to high-speed internet is in attracting these types of employers. Continued progress on this front will directly impact our success. It’s equally important to recognize the role our school systems’ technical programs have […]
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PublishedOctober 26, 2017
Letter to the editor: Question 2 in Portland is bad for democracy, bad for growth
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PublishedOctober 26, 2017
Letter to the editor: Pro-casino state legislators got their horses mixed up in column
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