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October 14, 2015

Letter to the editor: Thibodeau brings big ideas and pragmatism to council

I write to endorse Spencer Thibodeau for Portland City Council. Spencer stands out among three strong candidates for the District 2 seat. As a longtime District 2 resident, I like seeing a new candidate who seeks excellence in city government. Spencer listens carefully and puts what he learns to work. He’s gained lots from five […]
Published
October 14, 2015

Letter to the editor: Brennan focuses on serving with a benefit for everyone

Mike Brennan has always been a leader with a genuine focus on service for the benefit and good of all. Among many efforts to position the city as a healthy, welcoming and economically thriving place to live and work, Mike’s Initiative on Healthy and Sustainable Food promotes essential food security for our region and is […]
Published
October 13, 2015

Letter to the editor: Congress should fund child nutrition programs

With Maine’s school year officially in full swing, I would like to urge my fellow community members to think about the many Maine students and families who are affected by food insecurity. I remember my mother sending me to school each week with an empty envelope of “lunch money” so that I didn’t have to […]
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October 13, 2015

Letter to the editor: Spencer Thibodeau would serve Portland’s District 2 well as councilor

Residents of Portland’s District 2 are fortunate to have a very capable candidate running for City Council from our district. I first met Spencer Thibodeau in April and was impressed by his energy, enthusiasm and ability. Spencer grew up in Portland and, after time away at college and law school, returned to Portland to practice […]
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October 13, 2015

Letter to the editor: Maine lost a gem when Eugene Jackson died

I was sad to read about the death of Eugene Jackson, a member of one of Portland’s oldest African-American families (“Feature obituary: Eugene Jackson, 92, Portland native, member of famed Tuskegee Airmen,” Sept. 27). He preserved a remarkable collection illustrating early African-American life in Maine. I met Mr. Jackson in 1993 when I was researching […]

Published
October 13, 2015

Letter to the editor: With Portland thriving, give Brennan another term

I’m writing today to endorse my friend Michael Brennan for mayor. I’ve gotten to know Mike during my tenure as speaker of the Maine House, and I have seen firsthand his commitment to the people of Portland. Mike worked hard with the Portland delegation to ensure that we rejected Gov. LePage’s drastic proposed cuts to […]
Published
October 12, 2015

Letter to the editor: Voting yes on Question 1 limits role of money in elections

There are few issues in our political world that have broad support from both political parties. But one issue everyone seems to agree on is that there is too much money in politics. Now is the time for us to come together to solve that problem. That’s why I am supporting Question 1 on November’s […]
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October 12, 2015

Letter to the editor: Out-of-state donors trying to tell Mainers how to vote

Who are the people behind the Question 1 TV campaign? The campaign finance reports they filed show that some guy from New York has written a couple of checks totaling $200,000. Three other out-of-staters wrote checks for $50,000 each. Some Massachusetts group called Proteus Action League kicked in $350,000. Why are these out-of-state people and […]
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October 12, 2015

Letter to the editor: Former mayor supports Michaud as Saco leader

I am supporting Ron Michaud for mayor in Saco. Ron and his family have lived in Saco since 1982. He knows our city well and cares deeply about the city’s future. He has served as a volunteer on eight major committees and boards – from the Planning Board to the School Committee to the City […]
Published
October 12, 2015

Letter to the editor: Girls soccer rougher than it should be

Thank you for your recent editorial regarding concussions in high school sports (“Our View: Maine coaches must set tone for student-athletes’ concussion care,” Oct. 6). I note your decision to illustrate your editorial with a photo of a girl playing soccer. Interestingly, and disturbingly, in some studies girls soccer trails only boys football – and, […]

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