There has been lots in the news about the ballot initiative that would ban transgender students from participating in the sport of the gender with which they identify. No matter how people feel about this issue, I think Mainers want the process of bringing a citizen-initiated referendum to the ballot to be fair and truly […]
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Condemning bad behavior? Start with the White House. | Letter
Regarding Jim Fossel’s May 3 column, “Maine Democrats should have swiftly condemned attack on Trump,” I agree 100% that all political violence should be condemned. I also agree with his statement, “To be clear, insulting and berating people just because you disagree with them politically does not make you edgy or cool. It makes you […]
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Time to support younger generations of legislators | Letter
I used to be a supporter of moderate Sen. Susan Collins. Now I feel she only “moderates” when it is safe. She will not get my vote. Thanks to Kelly Gilbert’s op-ed in the Sunday, April 26 paper (“I’m a young Maine feminist and I’m voting for Platner”), I feel strongly that the baby boomers […]
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Lindamarie Jaramillo and Ashley Zimmerman for Gray Town Council | Letter
I urge Gray voters to support Lindamarie Jaramillo and Ashley Zimmerman for the town council seats in Gray. I believe in their views, leadership and I value their commitment to our town. These two candidates are not about micromanaging our town’s budget. Instead, they will bring pertinent issues to us, their voters, by following our […]
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‘Rising Eddy’ isn’t right for Portland’s new pool | Letter
The only way this name works for a public swimming pool is if we overlook its basic meaning.
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Thankful for wonderful Press Herald reporting | Letter
Although there are many terrific articles in the Press Herald, I am lately missing your reviews of local theater and the Portland Symphony. I imagine those arts organizations are missing the potential tickets those might have sold. I hope you can find a way to bring these back. That being said, I am very impressed at the […]
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‘No Kings’ protesters should have more decency | Letter
Who funds all these demonstrations? Plus, some of those signs show how far left the state of Maine has become. Protesters have the right to demonstrate, I just wish they would use a little more common sense. “No Kings” and “86 47”? Come on, people, there are no kings and never will be. As far as […]
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David Costello should not be disregarded in U.S. Senate race | Letter
I see that the scheduled debate for Maine Democratic Senate candidates has been canceled, after the withdrawal of Gov. Mills from the primary race. There are still two candidates for the nomination: Graham Platner, who gets constant media coverage, and David Costello, who is being disregarded by the cancellation of the debate. Popularity created by […]
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Gorham does not want Amazon | Letter
On May 4, I attended a public hearing of the Gorham Planning Board regarding the sale of a huge parcel of town land to Amazon, which wants to build a massive 146,280 sq. ft. warehouse that will operate 24/7. The board — so bedazzled by Amazon’s $4 million purchase offer and promises of economic enrichment […]
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Relieved by Gov. Mills’ veto of ‘clean slate’ bill | Letter
The bill would have expanded the list of convictions eligible to be sealed to include all misdemeanor crimes, and made that process automatic.