As a technology worker with a remote job, it would be hypocritical of me to oppose the building of data centers in Maine. However, I recognize the burden these facilities place on our energy infrastructure. Therefore, a modest proposal: Any new data center constructed in Maine must be powered by Maine-generated, sustainable energy. Data center […]
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Universal testing can help Maine address HIV and hepatitis C outbreaks | Letter
Maine is experiencing its biggest HIV outbreak in state history. In January 2026, the Bangor Daily News reported that Penobscot County’s HIV outbreak stood at 36 cases. In most of those cases, individuals also tested positive for hepatitis C. Health officials estimate that for every identified case of hepatitis C, there are roughly 12-14 unidentified […]
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Portland shouldn’t be afraid of Live Nation | Letter
Although the concerns about industry consolidation are real, the place for antitrust fights is Washington, D.C.
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Nonprofits deserve Portland’s support | Letter
As a proud member of the Maine Irish Heritage Center, I am deeply concerned about Portland’s recent revocation of property‑tax exemptions for nearly 20 nonprofits. These organizations — arts and cultural groups, community service providers and preservation institutions — have long strengthened the city through education, access and public benefit. Their missions have not changed, […]
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Messages between ICE and Portland police leave a sour taste | Letter
I might find myself on the liberal side of an argument when the alternative is a small-minded, highly partisan oversimplification but, like many of my fellow Portland and South Portland citizens, I do not approve of how ICE and the U.S. Border Patrol have trampled our laws of human rights, due process and human dignity. […]
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I’m hoping America is enlightened, and fast | Letter
It’s been a little over two years since my last letter to the editor was published (“Trump epitomizes the worst that America has to offer,” March 16, 2024). At that time, Donald Trump was on his way to becoming the Republican presidential nominee. The first sentence of my 2024 letter: “Should Donald Trump again become […]
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We must rebuild confidence in Maine’s public systems | Letter
Infrastructure is not only roads and bridges. It includes the institutional frameworks through which citizens interact with government. When that infrastructure lacks measurable standards, confidence erodes. Across Maine, families navigating high-impact public systems often encounter unpredictability. Timelines extend without transparent benchmarks. Aggregate case duration data is rarely accessible in a consolidated, digestible format. In most […]
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Sophie Warren for Maine Senate | Letter
I’m proud to support Sophie Warren for Maine Senate. Sophie has consistently shown that leadership means listening to people, working hard and standing up for the community she serves. In the Legislature, Sophie has been a thoughtful advocate for Maine families, championing practical solutions on issues like food access, energy policy and supporting working people. […]
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Disturbed by exchanges between ICE agents and South Portland police | Letter
Thank you for your reporting on the relationship between our local police departments and ICE agents (“Portland, South Portland police texted with immigration agent during surge operation in Maine,” March 12). It is important for the public to be aware of this betrayal of trust and its threat to our legal safeguards. The people of […]
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America has lost its way | Letter
Recent events make it clear that we have lost our way. Our societal values are proven less by what we say and more by how we allocate our money. “Fraud, waste and abuse” in career government pales in comparison to wasteful decision making by politicians, due to a lack of or dishonest public debate of […]