Letters

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October 27, 2018

Letter to the editor: Thibodeau addresses needs of neighborhood

I am writing to express my support for re-electing Spencer Thibodeau to the City Council in District 2. I am a resident of the St. John Valley neighborhood, and over the past three years I have been consistently impressed with Spencer’s responsiveness and focus on infrastructure improvements. Spencer understands that the role of a local […]
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October 27, 2018

Letter to the editor: Holmes will serve well as county commissioner

We are pleased to express our support for independent Bill Holmes in his campaign for county commissioner. Bill has successfully and professionally served Cumberland County for many years as a member of the Sheriff’s Office and the director of the county’s 9-1-1 center. Bill has earned the respect of his peers as a dedicated, innovative […]
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October 27, 2018

Letter to the editor: Councilor Mavodones is tireless advocate for all

This Nov. 6, Nick Mavodones has our vote for re-election as city councilor at large. Portland is lucky to have as dedicated a public servant as Nick. He has served on the school board, the City Council and various boards and committees in Portland – ranging from the PTOs at his children’s schools to the […]
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October 27, 2018

Letter to the editor: Mavodones exemplifies reliable public service

I have known and worked with Nick Mavodones for more than three decades. I know Nick to be a wise and experienced leader with the proven ability to work with diverse groups and interests to fashion sound public policy. First working with Nick as a school board member and chair, I have also had the […]
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October 27, 2018

Letter to the editor: Old Orchard needs Gramlich in House

I live in Old Orchard Beach and I love my community, but being our state representative takes more than love. And while I admire both candidates in Maine House District 13, there’s an important difference between them. Republican Sharri MacDonald is a good-hearted gal who splits her time between running a local garage and organizing […]

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October 27, 2018

Letter to the editor: Brunelle committed to well-being of city

I’m writing in support of at-large Portland City Council candidate Joey Brunelle. Joey is committed to the well-being of Portland and the people who live here. He’s spent years immersing himself in local policy, investing significant time in attending city meetings as a citizen and creating material on his website to make the workings of […]
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October 27, 2018

Letter to the editor: Mavodones leads with compassion, common sense

I am writing to share my enthusiastic support for re-electing at-large City Councilor Nick Mavodones this Nov. 6. Having served in leadership roles in nonprofit organizations in Portland providing health care and services to the most vulnerable among us, I’ve worked closely with Nick for many years to ensure the most challenged among us receive […]
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October 27, 2018

Letter to the editor: Challenger Brunelle offers new approach

I strongly support Joey Brunelle in his race against 21-year at-large City Councilor Nick Mavodones. Joey possesses the intelligence, compassion and new ideas needed to represent all of Portland’s communities. Inspired by the people-over-corporations campaign of Bernie Sanders, Joey has made the commitment to enter local politics, offering a new approach and fresh energy. In […]
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October 27, 2018

Letter to the editor: Brunelle puts principle over profit

I urge residents of Portland to vote for Joey Brunelle, at-large candidate for the Portland City Council. I oppose big money from Realtors flowing in to determine city policy on affordable housing and tenants’ rights. Brunelle puts principle over profit, and deserves a voice on the City Council, severely lacking in this perspective since the […]
Published
October 26, 2018

Letter to the editor: Errors undercut premise of story on controversy over Somali refugee’s memoir

Your Sept. 4 story about reaction in the Somali community to my book “Call Me American” includes significant inaccuracies and mistaken identities that compromise the basic premise of the piece. Mohamed Awil and Yusuf Yusuf – the two men interviewed in your story, described as former roommates unhappy with my portrayal of them – are […]

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