This letter is a note of appreciation for an editorial that was published July 1 (“Our View: Every Maine community has to pitch in on affordable housing”). I couldn’t agree more that the city of Portland and its surrounding towns are responsible for creating affordable housing for poor and middle-class people. I was deeply saddened […]

It seems that everyone is talking about “quality.” A national insurance company is pointing out that it has been a “quality insurance company” for almost 60 years and continues to offer quality coverage. There are also schools of many types that offer a wide range of “quality” educational programs. And, if you want to be […]

I was really perplexed by the July 6 letter by Zoe Gaston regarding the so-called “affordable” housing project being discussed by Cape Elizabeth leaders and its people. To be sure, I’m still researching the proposal and its merits and drawbacks. But, as a former resident, Ms. Gaston should know better than to assume that signage […]

As superintendent of the York Sewer District in York Beach, I understand the importance of wastewater treatment infrastructure to the well-being and success of our state. I’m writing to urge our congressional delegation to support the broad federal infrastructure bill in its entirety. Our district in York is a medium-sized wastewater collection and treatment facility. […]

George F. Burns, in his June 6 Maine Voices column, argues that pro-abortion Catholic politicians should not be denied the Eucharist. Unfortunately, Mr. Burns has a shallow understanding of the Church’s teaching relating to this most glorious sacrament, the source and summit of Catholic life. We believe that Jesus, Christ – God, Himself – has […]

In about 2½ months there is a potential for an immigration crisis to happen. No, this crisis is not going to happen along America’s southern border with Mexico. It will happen thousands of miles away in Afghanistan. According to President Biden’s withdrawal plan, all U.S. forces are scheduled to be withdrawn from Afghanistan by Sept. 11. […]

Here’s how it is when I can’t hear myself think: I can’t concentrate or sleep because of loud music and bass vibrations coming from new nightclubs in my neighborhood. Venues are springing up around East Bayside, and they bring with them raucous behaviors that disrupt nearby residential zones. The sound meters say this is all […]

Re: “Affordable housing proposal in town center divides Cape Elizabeth” (June 28): I lived in Cape Elizabeth for 25 years, only recently relocating to South Portland. I still frequently drive through the town. Generously scattered throughout are “Black Lives Matter” signs, and rainbow flags in support of LGBTQ people. Surely this town’s mostly highly educated […]