Councilor Justin Costa was the first elected official I remember having a conversation with. It was 2015, and City Manager Jon Jennings had just proposed closing the India Street Clinic. If that happened, my partner would lose his doctor. When I met with District 4 Councilor Costa, he dismissed my concerns. He said the clinic […]
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Letter to the editor: Fournier’s council platform puts Portland’s needs first
Please join me in ranking April Fournier as first choice for the at-large City Council seat. April possesses the policy knowledge, life experience and temperament to be an excellent councilor. April’s positions support the needs of Portland’s people: protecting air and water; addressing the climate crisis; adequately funding education (including pre-K), and addressing root causes […]
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Letter to the editor: Costa already well schooled on council concerns
I am writing to urge you to vote for Justin Costa for city councilor at large. Although my Stroudwater neighborhood was not in his district, Justin has, for years, been coming to our neighborhood association meetings and listening to our issues. He has made the effort to visit, and talk with us and he was […]
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Letter to the editor: Costa’s knowledge of city, schools vital to Portland council
I’m writing to urge Portlanders to vote Justin Costa for City Council at large. I’ve worked with Justin on the school board and during his time as District 4 city councilor. He’s led on many important issues, from raising the minimum wage to protecting asylum seekers, but was particularly important in passing the bond to […]
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Letter to the editor: Bill Green defends Susan Collins on the issues
The retired TV newsman, who has made a series of pro-Collins ads, cites the senator’s voting record in response to a ‘smear campaign’ against her.
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Letter to the Editor: Gideon would be a senator who protects us
I want a U.S. senator who protects me. Why should the greatest tax breaks benefit the wealthiest? What about struggling middle-class workers? Who will protect pre-existing conditions when the Affordable Care Act is heading for the chopping block? Who will truly be a moderate voice in the U.S Senate? Social Security is not an entitlement […]
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Letter to the Editor: Savage’s voice much needed in the U.S. Senate
I watched the U.S. Senate debates to help me decide (among all the negative ads) to vote for Susan Collins or Sara Gideon. Instead, I discovered a “breath of fresh air,” Lisa Savage. A non-politician, non-millionaire with a $100,000 budget who wants to represent Maine in the U.S. Senate! She seemed well educated and answered […]
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Letter to the Editor: Portland should vote to limit short-term rentals
Supporting Question E will help preserve the residential character of our neighborhoods.
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Letter to the Editor: Tepler is the voice Topsham needs in Augusta
In these perilous and uncertain times, Topsham needs an experienced representative in Augusta who understands the needs of our town. Denise Tepler is that person. As our representative, she understands how the state budget process works and is a strong voice for Topsham to ensure our families and neighbors are treated fairly. In her time […]
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Letter to the Editor: Portland should bring Costa back for another term
I served with Councilor Justin Costa on the Portland City Council from 2014 to 2017, and I witnessed first-hand the personal qualities that we should expect from councilors. He is thoughtful, articulate, selfless, respectful, a good listener and a progressive voice. During Justin’s six years on the City Council and six years on the school […]