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September 5, 2015

Letter to the editor: Give Portland’s Mayor Brennan chance to continue his good work

We in Portland are blessed with an honorable, passionate, totally independent mayor, limited only by powers granted to the mayor, which became a position elected by the people four years ago for the first time since 1923. Mike Brennan is committed and sincere. He loves our great city, where we have all worked so hard […]
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September 5, 2015

Letter to the editor: Snapping shots of shopping areas a valuable enterprise

I saw a story recently on the “Today” show about “abandoned malls.” The story was about a young man (30 to 40) photographing abandoned shopping malls and stating that “back in the day,” he shopped and hung out at the local malls. He was also lamenting the loss of the “greatest economic engine” ever known. […]
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September 5, 2015

Letter to the editor: Ineffectual and rancorous, Gov. LePage should resign

It’s time for Gov. LePage to resign. Maine citizens, regardless of political persuasion, are tired of the ineffectual governance, the rancor, the meanness, the endless vetoes, the personal attacks, the threats, the belligerence and the embarrassment that have been the hallmarks of his term in office. Gov. LePage has brought governance to a standstill, holding […]
Published
September 4, 2015

Letter to the editor: Now is the time for peace, diplomacy, Iran agreement

After more than 13 years at war, I am very thankful that Congress is turning toward diplomacy and peace. The Iran agreement looks likely to move forward through Congress, and I strongly support the 34-plus senators who have spoken out in favor of the deal. This agreement dramatically shrinks Iran’s nuclear program, gives international inspectors […]
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September 4, 2015

Letter to the editor: Question 1 will reform Maine campaign finance system

I read with interest a story that was recently published by the Portland Press Herald about the National Organization for Marriage finally disclosing its donors from a 2009 campaign in Maine. It was appalling. With any election, voters are always going to disagree about who or what to vote for. But one thing we can all […]

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September 4, 2015

Letter to the editor: Mayor Brennan provides excellent policy leadership for Portland

As a former city manager of Portland, I would like to respond to an Aug. 19 article regarding the city charter and the upcoming mayoral race (“Portland elected officials criticize mayor, endorse rival”). By way of background, I was an active participant in the charter changes that took place in 2010. I supported those changes […]
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September 4, 2015

Letter to the editor: Spread crisis services around Portland

An article in The New York Times on Wednesday about the homelessness crisis in New York City contains the following two quotations, the first by former Mayor Rudy Giuliani and the second by current Mayor Bill de Blasio. Giuliani: “You chase ’em and you chase ’em and you chase ’em and you chase ’em – […]
Published
September 3, 2015

Letter to the editor: Iranians eager to exploit Obama’s nuclear deal

Let’s consider the Iran deal. Iran will get international sanctions lifted, billions of dollars, do its own inspections of its nuclear sites, continue its policy of death to America and Israel, continue to fund terrorist groups, purchase weapons and rockets at will – the list goes on and on. We cannot know all the benefits […]
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September 3, 2015

Letter to the editor: Diplomacy, not war, needed with Iran

An admonition to those who are insisting on a war with Iran. It is not a small Middle Eastern nation. It is the size of Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont combined and has a similar population. The first Iraqi war, under President George H.W. Bush, required an initial force of […]
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September 3, 2015

Letter to the editor: Tipped minimum wage best kept at current level

As a Portland restaurant co-owner, I support an increase to the minimum wage. However, the proposed increases to the tipped employee minimum wage in Portland will have serious consequences for our city’s economy and cultural identity. Regardless of what the tipped minimum wage is, every employer in Maine is legally required to make sure all […]

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