Letters
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PublishedOctober 19, 2017
Letter to the editor: Wells celebrates students and visitors
One reader hasn't heard war whoops at games.
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PublishedOctober 19, 2017
Letter to the editor: Eight straight warm fall seasons is not an accident
The article in the Oct. 17 paper about the record highs in October (“Portland on pace to see warmest October on record,” Page B1) was good, but you didn’t say anything about climate change. I think talking about climate change is important in this kind of article because that’s most likely what is going on. […]
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PublishedOctober 19, 2017
Letter to the editor: Better landlords would lead to better housing situation
I moved to the West End in 1975. I was 24 years old. I had two roommates in order to pay my rent. In 1979, I bought an apartment building. The bank rate was 9.5 percent. The water bill was $4 a month, property taxes $125 and insurance was $50 a month. I paid heat […]
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PublishedOctober 19, 2017
Letter to the editor: A yes vote on Portland’s Question 1 balances profit, fair rent practices
Portland’s “Say ‘No’ to Question 1” campaign represents yet another example of the richest attempting to increase their already huge profits. Inequality in this country has grown to incredible margins. Similarly, those behind the “Say No” campaign believe they have a right to unlimited profit while the rest of us must endure instability. They have […]
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PublishedOctober 19, 2017
Letter to the editor: A yes vote on Portland’s Question 2 could bring tyranny of the minority
There are unintended consequences that need to be discussed regarding Question 2 on Portland’s city ballot. A brief overview: If passed, Question 2 would allow only 25 percent of the residents and landowners within 500 feet of a proposed zoning change to block the change from occurring simply by signing a petition opposing the zoning […]
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PublishedOctober 19, 2017
Letter to the editor: Vote yes on statewide Question 2 to help give families services they need
As a mental health professional, I am concerned about the health of Maine’s children and families. Medicaid is a vital program for so many Mainers, allowing thousands access to life-saving physical and mental health services. Expanding Medicaid will mean more Mainers can afford care and will mean more jobs for health care professionals like me. […]
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PublishedOctober 18, 2017
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 […]
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PublishedOctober 18, 2017
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. […]
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PublishedOctober 18, 2017
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 […]
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PublishedOctober 18, 2017
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
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